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>). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.

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, cancel the exposure compensation by setting it back to 0.

 

 

Dark exposure

Increased exposure for a brighter image

 

 

 

 

The exposure compensation amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up to only ±2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.

If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it with [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] (p.114) or with the Quick Control screen (p.46) is recommended.

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