Adjusting exposure compensation

([ EXP. COMPENSATION])

Available Photography mode: s(p.47)

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 (+) compensationnegative (–) 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 depending on the exposure compensation setting.

Guide to compensation

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

• Very bright scenes (such asAdvanced

—Features

 

snowfields) and highly

 

 

 

reflective subjects: +1 EV

 

• Shots made up predominantly of sky: +1 EV

Photography

 

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

 

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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

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