Adjusting the Image Brightness (DExposure Compensation)

positive (+) compensation

negative (–) compensation

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:

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Using the flash in [AUTO] or

mode

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Shooting dark scenes in dor

mode

Guide to compensation

Backlit portraits: +2 steps to +4 steps (+2/3 EV to +1 1/3 EV)

• Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +3 steps (+1 EV)

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)

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

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