Exposure value
Determine the amount of light in the photo you want to take. A higher value indicates an increased
amount of light.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Metering
This function automatically determines a well-balanced exposure by measuring the
amount of light striking the image you want to capture.
Centre
Adjust the exposure to the centre of the image.
Average
Calculate the exposure based on the amount of light striking the whole image.
Spot
Adjust the exposure in a very small part of image you want to capture.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
White balance
The white balance setting adjusts the colour balance according to the lighting
conditions.
Auto
Adjust the colour balance automatically to the lighting conditions.
Incandescent
Adjusts the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs.
Fluorescent
Adjust the colour balance for fluorescent lighting.
Daylight
Adjust the colour balance for sunny outdoor conditions.
Cloudy
Adjust the colour balance for a cloudy sky.
This setting is only available in Normal capturing mode.
Scenes
Use the Scenes feature to quickly set up the camera for common situations using
pre-programmed scenes. The camera determines a number of settings for you to fit
the selected scene, ensuring the best possible photo.
Off
The Scenes feature is off and photos can be taken manually.
Landscape
Use for landscape photos. The camera focuses on distant objects.
Night scene
Use when taking photos at night or in poorly lit environments. Due to long exposure time, the
camera must be held still or placed on a stable surface.
Beach and snow
Use in bright environments to avoid underexposed photos.
Sports
Use for photos of fast-moving objects. Short exposure time minimises motion blurring.
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