STILL PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely
high contrast between the subject and the background.
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To obtain the optimum brightness
Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image.
h When the subject appears too bright
Try a negative (–) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image darker.
I Guide to compensation
i Backlit portraits: +2 steps to +4 steps (+0.7 EV to +1.3 EV)
i Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +3 steps (+1 EV)
i Shots made up predominantly of sky: +3 steps (+1 EV)
i Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
i Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
Set the Power switch to "
Set the Mode dial to " ", " " or " " mode.
1 Hold down " " button.
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2 Turn the Command dial to set the compensation value.
The symbol indicating the compensation direction
("–" or "+") turns yellow. The " " icon also turns
yellow while exposure compensation is being set
and then turns blue after setting is completed.
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Exposure
compensation
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–2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure compensation cannot be used in the "
and " " modes.
Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
When " " (Forced flash) or "
used and the scene is dark.
This setting is retained when the mode is changed
or the camera is turned off ( " " appears). Set the
exposure compensation to "0" unless compensation
is required.
h When the subject appears too dark
Try a positive (+) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image brighter.
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" (Red-eye reduction) mode is
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