[SHOOTING MENU]

Setting the menu (➝p.53)

Adjusting exposure compensation

([ EXP. COMPENSATION])

Available Shooting mode: s(➝p.46)

Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast between the subject and the background.

EXP. COMPENSATION

+2

+1

+0 EV

-1

-2

positive (+) compensation

negative (–) compensation

CHECK

•Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)

•Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.124)

•The LCD monitor brightness will increase or decrease

58depending on the exposure compensation setting.

Guide to compensation

•Backlit portraits: +2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV

• Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +1 EV

•Shots made up predominantly of sky: +1 EV

•Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –2/3 EV

•Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: –2/3 EV

MEMO

•This setting is retained when the camera is turned off (Sicon appears). Set the exposure compensation to “±0 EV” unless compensation is required.

•Any of the following disables exposure compensation:

-Using the flash in AUTO or bmode

-Shooting dark scenes in dmode