EN 85
Getting to know your camera better
8
Taking pictures with the correct color
The reason why there are differences between the colors in a picture and the actual colors taken
and the actual color is the light source illuminating the subject.
[WB]
is the function that allows
the camera to determine the correct colors. Normally, the
[AUTO]
setting provides the optimal
white balance, but depending on the subject, it may be better to experiment with changing the
[WB]
setting.
•
When the subject is in the shade on a sunny day
•
When the subject is illuminated by both natural light and indoor lighting, such as when near
a window
•
When there is no white in the frame
g
“White balance – Adjusting the color tone” (P. 50)
Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene
In normal cases, white subjects such as snow will appear darker than usual when the picture is
taken. There are several ways to capture the whiteness.
•
Adjust
[
F
]
to
[+]
.
•
Use
[BEACH & SNOW]
in
g
(Scene mode) to take the picture. It is most suitable for
taking pictures of the sea in a sunny day or snow-capped mountains.
g
“Scene mode” (P. 25)
•
Use
[
n
HI]
(Highlight control).
Press the shutter button halfway at the center of the viewfinder where you wish to highlight
the whiteness. The metered part at the center will be set to appear whiter.
g
“Metering mode – Changing the metering system” (P. 48)
•
Use the auto bracketing function to take the picture.
If you do not know the amount of exposure compensation, try using auto bracketing. The
compensation value changes a little every time you press the shutter button. If you set a
larger exposure compensation, you can change the compensation value either upwards or
downwards based on that value and shoot the picture.
g
“Exposure compensation – Varying the image brightness” (P. 49)
Taking pictures of a subject against backlight
If the background is too bright compared to the subject, the exposure will be affected at the bright
parts and the subject will appear darker. This is because the camera determines the exposure
from the brightness of the whole screen.
•
Set
[METERING]
to
[
n
(spot metering)
]
to measure the exposure of the subject in the
center of the picture. To change the composition, place the subject in the center of the
picture. While holding down the
AFL
button, change the composition and press the shutter
button.
g
“Metering mode – Changing the metering system” (P. 48)
•
Activate the flash, set the flash mode to
[
#
]
(fill-in flash) and shoot the picture. You can
shoot a subject against backlight without the face of the subject appearing dark.
[
#
]
(fill-in
flash) is used for shooting against backlight and under fluorescent and other artificial
lighting.
g
“Setting the flash mode” (P. 35)
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