Setting Exposure Compensation N 
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 LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you should use the Quick Control (p.49) or follow the instructions for [z3: Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page.
1Check the exposure level indicator.
Press the shutter button halfway (0) and check the exposure level indicator.
Increased exposure for a brighter image | 2 Set the exposure compensation | ||
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Decreased exposure for a darker image | Take the picture. | ||
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compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <E>.
If [z3: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.125) is not set to [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker exposure compensation amount has been 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 <R> switch to the right 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>.
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