[SHOOTING MENU]

Setting the menu (p.63)

Adjusting the Image Brightness ([SEXP. COMPENSATION])

Available Shooting modes: s(p.51)

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

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

*See Explanation of Terms “EV” (p.156).

MEMO

Any of the following disables exposure compensation:

Using the flash in the [AUTO] or mode

Shooting dark scenes in dor mode

Photography — Features Advanced

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