Toshiba Gigashot K Series - Manual (Page 62)

38 Owner’s Manual
Hard Disk Camera GSC-K80HE/GSC-K40HE
Changing the Brightness
When there is a large difference (contrast) between the brightness of the
subject and the background, or when the subject makes up only a very
small part of the image, you can change brightness to get the correct image
brightness (exposure). The brightness values range from -6 to +6 and can
be set in 1/3-EV increments.
1. Set the camera to recording mode and move the OK button to .
2. Use the jog dial to set the brightness and press the OK button.
Subjects for Which Brightness Works
+ (positive) compensation
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Printed materials comprising black text on a white page
„
Backlit subjects
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Very bright situations such as snowfields and very reflective
subjects
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Shots where most of the image consists of sky
- (negative) compensation
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People illuminated by a spotlight, particularly when the background
is dark
„ Printed materials comprising white text on a dark or black page
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Subject with very low reflectivity, such as dark foliage or evergreen
trees (pines, etc.).
The brightness icon and current
brightness value appear.
Higher settings brighten the image while
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DISPL DISPLAY
1.0 1.0
Brightness icon
Brightness value
MEMO
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You cannot set brightness in Auto mode.
„ You can set brightness while recording video.