Exposure Compensation - Canon EOS-1DS Mark III Instruction Manual

Exposure Compensation
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). You can set the exposure
compensation up to _+3stops in 1/3-stop increments.
increased exposure
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Decreased exposure
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Check the exposure Revel
indicator.
® Press the shutter button halfway and
check the exposure level indicator.
Set the exposure compensation
amount.
® Make sure the power switch is set to
<:_:>
® While looking at the viewfinder or top
LCD panel, turn the <0> dial
® Turn the <0> dial while pressing the
shutter button halfway or within (¢6)
after pressing the shutter button
halfway.
_y,, W hen exposure compensation has
been set, the <2> icon will be
displayed in the viewfinder.
® To cancel exposure compensation,
set the exposure level indicator <m>
to the standard exposure index (<m, >
or<W>).
Take the picture.
® The bxpos_;eCOmpensatiorl amount will remain }n effect even after yOU
set the power switch to <OFE>:
¢_ Take care not to turn the <0 > d!a! and change the exposure
compensation inadveRenfly, To prevent this, set the power sw!tch to
<ON=',
® You can also set it with the <_> button and <_10> dial.
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