Exposure Adjustment65Using the Zebra PatternYou can use the zebra pattern to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can correct theexposure appropriately. The camcorder offers two levels of zebra pattern: With 100% only areas thatwill lose detail in the highlight areas will be identified, while 70% will identify also areas that aredangerously close to losing detail.1 From the exposure adjustment screen, touch [5] to select the zebra level.2 Touch [70%] or [100%] and then touch [f].3 Touch [a] or [b] and then touch [a].• The zebra pattern will appear on the overexposed areas of the picture.• Touch again to turn off the zebra pattern.NOTES• Using the zebra pattern will not affect your recordings.Exposure CompensationWhen you use a recording program other than [y Manual Exposure], the camcorder will adjust theexposure automatically. However, you can adjust and lock the exposure or use the Touch AE functionto automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select. This is convenient when thebrightness of the subject you want to shoot is noticeably brighter/darker than the general brightness ofthe image.POINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks] or [y Manual Exposure].• Exposure adjustment is not available in infrared mode.Operating modes:
