positive (+) compensation

negative (–) compensation

CHECK

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

Explanation of Terms “EV” (p.149)

Guide to compensation

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

• Very bright scenes (such as

Advanced

snowfields) and highly

Photography—Features

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

Any of the following disables exposure compensation:

Using the flash in AUTO or bmode

Shooting dark scenes in dmode

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