Exposure compensation

The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments. For information on the use of exposure compensation, see page 74. In auto- recording mode, exposure compensation is reset when the mode dial is moved to another position. In multi-function recording mode exposure compensation will remain in effect until it has been reset.

Exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When making adjustments to exposure, the amount of compensation is shown next to the exposure-compensation indicator on the monitor. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays will indicate the actual exposure. Because the exposure can be adjusted in fine steps, the shutter speed or aperture value displayed may not change. When set to any value other than 0.0, the exposure-compensation indicator will remain on the data panel and LCD monitor as a warning.

To adjust the exposure, press the left or right controller key (1); the exposure-compensation screen will appear.

Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to adjust the exposure-compensation value. Changes to exposure are visible in the live image.

Press the shutter-release

1 button partway down or press the central button of the controller to set the adjustment.

51