Canon 60D instruction manual Setting Exposure CompensationN, 120

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

1 Set the Mode Dial to <d>, <s>, or <f>.

2 Set 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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