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Adjusting the exposure
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects � BACK LIGHT
When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight.
Adjusting the exposure manually
Adjust the exposure manually in the following cases: � when you need a fine adjustment for subjects against the light. � when the subject is too bright against the background. � when recording dark pictures (e.g. night scenes).
BACK LIGHT button
FAR
NEAR
1 2
Set the mode dial to (Still).
(Movie) or
Press BACK LIGHT. The . indicator appears on the LCD display.
EXPOSURE button
To cancel BACK LIGHT
Press BACK LIGHT again. Note If you press EXPOSURE (page 48) when shooting with BACK LIGHT, the backlight will be canceled.
