Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.

–1 EV

No compensation

+1 EV

1 Display exposure compensation options. Press 2 (E) to display exposure compensation options.

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2 Choose a value.

Use the multi selector to choose from values between –3 EV (underexpo- sure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the image brighter while negative values make it darker.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. In modes t, u, and v, exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

AExposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center- weighted or spot metering (0 177).

AUsing a Flash

When used with a flash, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.

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