Setting Exposure Compensation - Canon EOS 4000D Instruction Manual

Setting Exposure CompensationN
O Setting Exposure Compensation
Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not
come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes
except <a>. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in
1/3-stop increments.
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
Dark exposure
The exposure compensation amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up

to only ±2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2
stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it

with [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] (p.116) or with the Quick Control (p.48) is
recommended.
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Making it brighter
Hold down the <O> button and
turn the <6> dial to the right
(increased exposure).
Making it darker
Hold down the <O> button and
turn the <6> dial to the left
(decreased exposure).
 As shown in the figure, the exposure
level is displayed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.
After taking the picture, cancel the

exposure compensation by setting
it back to 0.
Increased exposure for a brighter image