Exposure Compensation; Exp. Compensation - FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Owner's Manual

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EXP. COMPENSATION

Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects.
An exposure indicator ap-
pears at the right side of the
display; tap 6 to increase ex-
posure, 7 to reduce.
Tap 6 to increase exposure
Tap 7 to reduce exposure
Tap OK to exit when adjustments are complete.
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Exposure indicator
EV
+2
+1
0
-1
-2
EV
Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value
+2
+1
0
• Backlit subjects: choose values
0
-1
from + 2 / EV to +1
3
-2
explanation of the term "EV",
OK
see the Glossary on page 109)
• Highly refl ective subjects or very
bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds):
+1 EV
• Scenes that are mostly sky: +1 EV
• Spotlit subjects (particularly if photographed against
dark backgrounds): –
• Subjects with low refl ectivity (pine trees or dark-col-
ored foliage): –
a Note
At settings other than ±0, a d icon is displayed in the
monitor. Exposure compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off ; to restore normal exposure
control, choose a value of ±0.
The Shooting Menu
2 / EV (for an
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EV
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2 / EV
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