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 ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments. You can set exposure compensation on the Live View screen or B Quick Control screen. On the Live View screen, you can adjust the exposure compensation while checking the effect on the screen.

Increased exposure for a brighter image

Decreased exposure for a darker image

Using the Live View screen

When you tap the exposure compensation scale, the setting screen appears. Tap [+]/[-] to adjust the exposure compensation.

Using the BQuick Control screen

On the BQuick Control screen, select exposure compensation. Either tap [+]/[-] or press the <YA>/<ZO> button to adjust the exposure compensation.

Making it brighter:

Tap [+] or press the <ZO> button. (Increased exposure)

Making it darker:

Tap [-] or press the <YA> button. (Decreased exposure)

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

Dark exposure

Increased exposure for a brighter image

If you combine it with AEB (p.155), you can set it beyond ±3 stops. Set it with [A3: Expo.comp./AEB] or the BQuick Control screen.

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