Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ18 Operating Instructions Manual page 58

• EV is an abbreviation of [Exposure Value]. It
refers to the amount of light given to the
CCD by the aperture value and the shutter
speed.
• The exposure compensation value appears
on the lower left of the screen.
• The set exposure value is memorised even if
the camera is turned off.
• The compensation range of the exposure
will be limited depending on the brightness
of the subject.
• Exposure compensation is not available in
the following case.
– [STARRY SKY] in scene mode
Advanced (Recording pictures)
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