Setting Exposure CompensationN
Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure setting set by the camera. You can make the image look lighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in
1Turn the Mode Dial to any Creative Zone mode except <a>.
2 Check the exposure level indicator.
¡Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator.
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Increased exposure
Decreased exposure
Set the exposure compensation amount.
¡Hold down the <O> and turn the <6> dial.
¡To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <E>.
Standard exposure index
Exposure level mark
Decreased 
Increased
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4 Take the picture.
¡ The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after the power switch is set to <2>.
¡If the standard exposure setting is 1/125 sec. and f/8.0, setting the exposure compensation amount to plus or minus one stop will be the same as setting the shutter speed or aperture value as follows:
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Shutter Speed | 250 | , | 125 / 60 | |
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Aperture Value | 11 | , | 8.0 | / 5.6 |
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