Pentax Optio W60 - Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

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Taking Pictures
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)
• When the histogram is displayed, bright portions and dark portions are
indicated on the display, enabling you to check the exposure. (p.99)
• The EV compensation function cannot be used in b (Auto Picture)
or 9 (Green) mode.
Saving the EV Compensation Value 1p.128
MENU
MENU
1/3
10 M
AWB
AUTO
800
Rec.Mode
Recorded Pixels
Quality Level
White Balance
AF Setting
AE Metering
Sensitivity
Exit
3 button
Four-way controller
MENU
Exit
Rec.Mode
2/3
0.0
EV Compensation
Movie
Interval Shoot
Blink Detection
Digital Zoom
Instant Review
1sec