Exposure Compensation
(P, S, and AModes Only)

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 85). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

–1 EV

No exposure

+1 EV

compensation

To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the E(N/ L) button and rotate the command dial until the desired value is displayed in the

monitor.E(N/L) button

Z

Command dial

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

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