Setting the Desired Exposure
Compensation
Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the < t >, < d >, < s >, < f >, and
< a > shooting modes. You can set exposure compensation up to ±3 stops
in 1/3-stop increments.
For details on exposure compensation when < a > mode and ISO Auto are
both set, see = 103, and see = 104 for < t > mode.
Increased exposure for a
brighter image
Decreased exposure for a
darker image
If [ z : Auto Lighting Optimizer] ( = 136) is set to any setting other than
o
[Disable], the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure
compensation for a darker image is set.
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set
o
the power switch to < 2 >.
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1
Check the exposure.
Press the shutter button halfway and
z
check the exposure level indicator.
2
Set the compensation amount.
Set it by looking at the screen as you
z
turn the < 5 > dial.
A < O > icon is displayed to indicate
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exposure compensation.
3
Take the picture.
To cancel exposure compensation, set
z
the exposure level indicator < N > to the
standard exposure index (< C >).
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