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Use this button to take pictures of a moving subject. Using Continuous AF mode reduces the time
required for focusing.
Use this function for shots to get the correct brightness (exposure), such as shots with extremely
high contrast between the subject and the background.
1Hold down “D” button.
2Press “d” or “c” to set the compensation value.
The symbol indicating the compensation direction
(– or +) turns yellow. The “D” icon also turns yellow
while exposure compensation is being set and then
turns blue after setting is completed.
hCompensation range
–2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)
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Exposure compensation cannot be used in the “B”, “m”,
“,”, “.”, “/”, “>” and “r” modes.
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Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
When “d” (Forced flash) or “b” (Red-eye reduction) mode is
used and the scene is dark.
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Set the Power switch to “q”.
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Set the Mode dial to “N”, “M” or “<” mode.
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Exposure
compensation
indicator

DEXPOSURE COMPENSATION

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
Available Photography mode:
This setting is retained when the mode is changed
or the camera is turned off ( “D” icon appears). Set
the exposure compensation to “0” unless
compensation is required.

◆To obtain the optimum brightness ◆

Adjust the exposure compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the image.
hWhen the subject appears too bright
Try a negative (–) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image darker.
hWhen the subject appears too dark
Try a positive (+) compensation setting.
This will make the overall image brighter.
■Guide to compensation
iBacklit portraits: +2 steps to +4 steps (+DW EV to +1DQ EV)
iVery bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +3 steps (+1 EV)
iShots made up predominantly of sky: +3 steps (+1 EV)
iSpotlight subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –2 steps (–DW EV)
iScenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: –2 steps (–DW EV)
1Set the Power switch to “q”.
2Set the Mode dial to “B”, “m”, “,”, “.”,
“/”, “N”, “M”, “<” or “>” mode.
1Unlock the Focus mode selector lock switch.
2Press the Focus mode selector button to set the
Focus mode to “C-AF”.
3Lock the Focus mode selector lock switch to
prevent the switch moves.
Frame the shot so that the subject fills the entire AF
frame. The camera continues to focus on the main
subject in the AF frame.
Press the shutter button down halfway (AF/AE lock)
without releasing the button, press the button down
fully to take the picture.
This allows you to shorten the focusing time.
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Continuous AF is disabled in the AF AREA or MF (Manual
Focus) modes.
See P.57 for information on changing AF mode.
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◆Notes on continuous AF ◆

Because the camera focuses continuously without pressing the shutter button, note the
following:
iWatch the battery level carefully since the camera consumes more power in this mode than in other
Focus modes (S-AF and MF).
iIf the Power save function is set to “OFF”, particular attention must be given to the battery level.

CONTINUOUS AF

PHOTOGRAPHY FUNCTIONS
Available Photography mode: