Canon 550D Setting Exposure CompensationN, OSetting Exposure Compensation, Making it brighter

Setting Exposure CompensationN

OSetting Exposure Compensation

Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <a>). Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to ±2 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation beyond ±2 stops, you should follow the instructions for [2Exp. comp./AEB] on page 89.

Increased exposure for a brighter image

Decreased exposure for a darker image

Making it brighter:

Hold down the <O> button and turn the <6> dial to the right. (Increased exposure)

Making it darker:

Hold down the <O> button and turn the <6> dial to the left. (Decreased exposure)

XAs shown in the figure, the exposure level is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.

After taking the picture, hold down the <O> button and turn the <6> dial to reset the exposure compensation to zero.

Dark exposure Brighter with increased exposure

If the amount set exceeds ±2 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.

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