Setting Exposure Compensation - Canon Xsi Instruction Manual

Setting Exposure CompensationN
Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by
the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased
exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). This feature can be used in
the Creative Zone modes (except <a>). The exposure compensation
setting will not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera.
After taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero.

Setting Exposure Compensation

Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not
come out as desired.
Making it brighter
Making it darker
Exposure is dark
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Making it brighter
Hold down the <O> button and
turn the <6> dial to the right.
Making it darker
Hold down the <O> button and
turn the <6> dial to the left.
As shown in the figure, the exposure
level is displayed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.
After taking the picture, hold down the
<O> button and turn the <6>
dial to reset the exposure
compensation to zero.
Exposure compensation made it brighter