How to use the "Exposure Compensation" feature. Models DMC-LX10, DC-ZS200, DMC-GF7
Setting Exposure Compensation
Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background.- Press [Exposure Compensation Button] to switch to the Exposure Compensation operation.
- Rotate the rear dial to compensate the exposure.
- For model DMC-GF7: Rotate the control dial to compensate the exposure.
- Press [MENU / SET] to set.
- You can also press the shutter button halfway to set.
Exposure Compensation Screen Operations
You can perform the operations below while the exposure compensation screen is displayed.| Action Performed | Operation Performed |
|---|---|
| Rear Dial Movement | Rotating the dial compensates for exposure depending on the direction it is rotated. |
| ▲ / ▼ | Pressing the up / down arrows sets the exposure bracket. |
Notes:
- You can set the exposure compensation value in the range
between -5 EV and +5 EV.
- Settings can be made within a range of -3 EV to +3 EV while recording motion pictures, recording 4K photos, or recording in [Post Focus].
- Depending on the brightness, this may not be possible in some cases.
- The set Exposure Compensation value is stored even if the
camera is turned off. (When [Exposure Comp.
Reset] is set to [OFF])
- To disable the saving of this value, press [MENU] → [Setup] → [Exposure Comp. Reset] → [ON]
- To enable / re-enable the saving of this value, press [MENU] → [Setup] → [Exposure Comp. Reset] → [OFF]
- For model DC-ZS200:
- In Manual Exposure Mode, you can correct the exposure only when the ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] (You can select Exposure Compensation when the Quick menu is displayed by pressing the [Q.MENU] button).
- When the exposure value is out of the -3EV to +3 EV
range, the brightness of the recording screen will no
longer change.
- It is recommended to record by checking the actual brightness of the recorded image in the Auto Review or playback screen.
