positive (+) compensationnegative (–) compensation

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Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)Explanation of Terms “EV” (p.167)

MEMO

This setting is retained when the mode is changed or the camera is turned off (S icon appears). Set the exposure compensation to “0” unless compensation is required.

Any of the following disables exposure compensation:-Using the flash in AUTO or bmode-Shooting dark scenes in dmode
Guide to compensationBacklit portraits: +2 steps to +4 steps (+2/3 EV to +1 1/3 EV)
• Very bright scenes (such as

Advanced

Features

(+1 EV)
snowfields) and highly

 

reflective subjects: +3 steps

 

 

Photography —

Shots made up predominantly of sky: +3 steps (+1 EV)

Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –2 steps (–2/3 EV)

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

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