Adjusting The Exposure - Canon Powershot A40 User Manual

Adjusting the Exposure

If you are shooting against a bright background or strong
backlight, you may need to correct the exposure so that
the subject doesn't come out too dark.
1
Press the
2
Adjust the compensation.
¡You can set the adjustment from –2 to +2, in 1/3-step
increments.
¡If the LCD monitor is on, you can check the results of the
compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor.
¡A shot can be taken immediately after by pressing the
shutter button. The menu will reappear after the shot,
allowing you to adjust the setting.
3
Press the SET button.
¡If you wish to turn compensation off, repeat this
procedure and set the compensation value to [0].
/ button once.
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