Digital Camera >>24-ENExposure Compensation/Backlight CorrectionImages can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighteror darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure)cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference inbrightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large,or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within thescreen. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and pressthe button.Each press of the button displaysthe setting in the order of [Blank], [ ]Backlight Correction, and [ ] ExposureCompensation.2. Set the exposure value with the /buttons.Press the button to increase the value.Press the button to decrease the value.The setting range of the exposurecompensation is as follows.-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3,+0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0Press the button to confirm the setting.The larger the value, the brighter the image. The smaller the value, thedarker the image. The set value is displayed on the screen.Effective Subjects and Set Values+ (positive) compensation* Printed matter comprising black text on whitish paper* Backlighting* Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes* When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen- (negative) compensation* People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background* Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper* Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leavesBacklight correction (+1.3, fixed)* When the background is bright and the subject is dark.* When subjects (people) have a light source such as the sun to their backs.2S2S