Setting Exposure Compensation - Canon EOS 6D Basic Instruction Manual

Setting Exposure Compensation N
Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s/f shooting modes.
Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-
stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder
and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you
want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you
should use the Quick Control (p.45) or follow the instructions for [z3:
Expo.comp./AEB].
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
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Check the exposure level
1
indicator.
Press the shutter button halfway

(0) and check the exposure level
indicator.
Set the exposure compensation
2
amount.
While looking at the viewfinder or

LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.
If it cannot be set, set the <R>

switch to the left, then turn the <5>
dial.
Take the picture.
3
To cancel the exposure

compensation, set the exposure
compensation amount back to <E>.