Setting Exposure CompensationN 
Exposure compensation can increase (brighter) or decrease (darker) 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 follow the instructions for [2Exp. comp./AEB] on the next page.
1Set the Mode Dial to <d>, <s>, or <f>.
2Set the Quick Control Dial switch to <J>.
Increased exposure for a brighter image 3 Set the exposure compensation
amount.
After pressing the shutter button halfway (0), turn the <5> dial.
Decreased exposure for a darker image 4 Take the picture.
To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <E>.
If the [2Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.77) 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. To prevent this, set the Quick Control Dial switch to <R>. If the amount set exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
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