Epson PhotoPC 3100Z - Manual (Page 70)

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-13
◗ For photographs taken at night, use slow synchronized
flash mode. The leading setting sets off the flash first,
then exposes the subject and takes the picture. In this
mode, hold the camera still or use a tripod (see
Appendix B). The trailing setting flashes at the end of
the exposure, allowing you to capture background
motion while freezing your subject. (See Chapter 2 to
change the slow synchronized flash setting to leading or
trailing.)
If you are taking photographs under
fluorescent lighting:
◗ Use custom or fixed white balance.
◗ If you need to take a portrait under
fluorescent or other unflattering indoor light, use the
fixed or user-defined white balance.
If you are taking portrait photos:
◗ Try using spot metering. Make sure
you center your subject when you
lock the exposure with the two-step
shutter. Then you can move the subject off-center while
you are holding the shutter button down.
◗ Try using the Portrait setting in Program mode.
◗ Be aware of lighting conditions and how they affect the
appearance of your subject. Natural, outdoor light in the
early morning or late afternoon or light under cloudy
skies is more flattering than direct sunlight or
fluorescent light.
◗ Use the red-eye reduction flash mode for portraits. If
you are taking portraits in bright light, you still may
want to use the flash to correct for the camera’s exposure
adjustments.
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