Setting Exposure CompensationN 
Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you should use the Quick Control screen (p.44) or follow the instructions for [2Exp. comp./AEB] on the next page.
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
1Set the Mode Dial to <d>, <s>, or <f>.
2Set the exposure compensation amount.
After pressing the shutter button halfway (0), turn the <5> dial. If the exposure compensation cannot be set, press the <R> button below the <5> dial (0), then turn the <5> dial.
3 Take the picture.
To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <E>.
If the [2Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.101) is set to anything other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker exposure has been set.
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to <2>.
Be careful not to turn the <5> dial and change the exposure compensation inadvertently. It is safest to set the [6Lock 5] menu to [Enable]. Before turning the <5> dial, press the <R> button (0), then turn the <5> dial. If the amount set exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
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