48RecordingAdjusting the Exposure ManuallyAdjust the exposure when a backlit subject becomes underexposed, or overexposed dueto bright light. Exposure cannot be adjusted in the Fireworks recording program.Available only in the and modes.Exposure Lock1. Set the mode switch to .2. If the joystick guide does not appear onscreen, press ( ) to display it.3. Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] to enterthe exposure lock mode.• [EXP] on the joystick guide will be displayed in lightblue and the exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value “±0” appear on thescreen.• When you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image maychange.Exposure AdjustmentDuring exposure lock:4. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as necessary.To return to automatic exposure, push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP] once more. Theexposure adjustment indicator will disappear and [EXP] will turn white again.5. Push the joystick ( ) towards [BACK] to save the exposure setting.• When you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image maychange.• The adjustment range depends on the brightness at the time you locked theexposure.• The manual exposure setting will reset to auto exposure when you turn thecamcorder off or change the recording program.Mode switchJoystickEXPBACK
