Pentax Optio M30 - Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

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Taking Pictures
R A d q < I i \ c Q E D Y
You can adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Use this function to take pictures that are intentionally overexposed or
underexposed.
1 Press the 3 button in A
mode.
The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2 Use the four-way controller (23)
to select [EV Compensation].
3 Use the four-way controller (45)
to select the EV value.
The selected EV value is saved.
To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To darken, select a negative
(–) value.
You can choose the EV setting in the range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in
1/3 EV steps.
4 Press the 3 button.
The setting is complete and the camera returns to capture status.
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
• If you use the EV compensation function frequently, you can save
time by assigning it to the Green button. (p.55)
• When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions
are indicated on the LCD monitor, enabling you to check the
exposure. (p.77)
•In s and b modes, the EV compensation is fixed to ±0.0.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.95
Rec. Mode
MENU
Exit
E x i t
Exit
1/3
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Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
Focusing Area
Sensitivity
AWB
ISO
AUTO
MENU
2, 3
1, 4
EV Compensation
Movie
Rec. Mode
Exit
E x i t
Exit
0.0
MENU
2/3
0.0
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
Memory
QUICK