Adjusting The Brightness Of The Image (Exposure, Flash Compensation, Metering); Using Brightness Compensation For The Entire Image (Exposure Compensation) - Sony DSLR-A390 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the brightness of the image
(Exposure, Flash compensation,
Metering)
Using brightness compensation for the entire image
(Exposure compensation)
Except for recording mode M, the exposure is automatically selected
(Automatic exposure).
Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can
perform exposure compensation by shifting the exposure to either the +
side or the – side, depending on your preference. You can make the entire
image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker
when you shift it to the – side.
Adjust in the –
direction
1
Press the button.
• The exposure compensation screen is
displayed in the viewfinder mode.
2
Adjust the exposure with the
control dial.
Toward + (over): Brightens an image.
Toward – (under): Darkens an image.
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Base exposure
Adjust in the +
direction
button
Standard exposure