At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash (exposure modes e, f, and gonly) and a E icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and control panel after you release the E

button. The current value for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the

exposure indicator by pressing the Ebutton.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

A Exposure Mode h

 

Z

In exposure mode h, exposure compensation affects only the exposure

 

indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.

 

AUsing a Flash

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

ASee Also

For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (Exp./flash comp. step value, 0 287). For information on making adjustments to exposure compensation without pressing the Ebutton, see Custom Setting b4 (Easy exposure compensation, 0 288). For information on automatically varying exposure, flash level, white balance, or Active D-Lighting, see page 132.

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