Exposure Compensation; Checking Exposure Compensation - Minolta DYNAX 3 Instruction Manual

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The metering system in this camera
averages the scene's light values to
determine the exposure. This is an
accurate method for scenes with a
normal tones. Bright scenes, such as
snowy landscapes or sandy beaches,
can deceive the camera's meter and be
underexposed. Dark scenes can be
overexposed.
Compensated Exposure
The scene on the left was underexposed
because of the snow. By compensating
the exposure by +2Ev, the snow appears
white and fresh.
• This effect is most visible with slide film.
• Exposure compensation is not available
in M mode.
Exposure-
compensation
button
Control dial
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Metered Exposure
While pressing the
exposure-compensation
button, turn the control dial
until the desired
compensation value appears
on the data panel.
• The metered exposure can be
adjusted by ±3 Ev in 0.5 Ev
increments.

Checking Exposure Compensation

After releasing the exposure
compensation button,
remains on the data panel and in
the viewfinder to indicate that the
exposure is being compensated.
• To cancel exposure compensation, the camera must be reset manually to
0.0 .
or
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