Shooting – Advanced Functions

Adjusting the Exposure

Mode Dial

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background, or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots.

1 Select *(+/– (Exp.)) in the FUNC. menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

*The current setting is displayed.

2 Adjust the compensation using the or button.

zThe settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range of –2 stops to +2 stops.

zYou can check the results of the compensation by viewing the image on the LCD monitor when it is on.

zYou can shoot the image right after selecting settings by pressing the shutter button. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.

3 Press the FUNC. button.

zTo reset the exposure compensation, return the setting to 0 using the or button.

See Photo Tips and Information (p. 151).

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Canon A510, A520 Adjusting the Exposure, Select *+/- Exp. in the FUNC. menu, Adjust the compensation using the or button
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A510, A520 specifications

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