OSetting Exposure Compensation 
Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s/fshooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, setting it with the Quick Control (p.51) is recommended.
Increased exposure
Decreased exposure
1 Check the exposure.
Press the shutter button halfway (9) and check the exposure level indicator.
2Set the exposure compensation amount.
While looking at the viewfinder or top LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.
If you cannot set the exposure compensation, set the power switch to <1>, then turn the <5> dial.
X When exposure compensation is set, the <y> icon will be displayed in the viewfinder.
To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator <
/N> to the standard exposure index (<a/C>).
3Take the picture.
If [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.146) is not set to [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker exposure compensation amount was set.
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to <2>.
After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can set the power switch to <R> to prevent the exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I/ > or <J/ >.
You can also set it by pressing the <O> button and turning the <6> or <5> dial.
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