O Setting Exposure Compensation - Canon EOS 7D Mark II Basic Instruction Manual

O Setting Exposure CompensationN
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>, and <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, use the Quick Control (p.53) or follow the
instructions for [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page.
If the <a> mode with the Auto ISO set, see page 120 to set the
exposure compensation.
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
122
Check the exposure.
1
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 exposure compensation,
set the exposure level indicator <h/N>
to the standard exposure index (<a>
or <C>).