Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Flash Exp. Comp.].
Press the 3button in Amode.

• When the shutter release button is pressed halfway, the brightness is metered and the exposure is determined.

•When the subject is outside the focusing area and you want to use N (Spot AE metering), aim the camera at the subject and press the shutter release button halfway to lock the exposure, then compose your picture again and press the shutter release button fully.

•Depending on the selected shooting mode, the [AE Metering] setting may not be changed. Refer to “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (p.240) for details.

Saving the AE Metering setting 1p.147

Compensating for Flash Output

You can adjust the flash output.

1

The [A Rec. Mode] menu appears.

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use the four-way controller (45)

 

Rec. Mode

2/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to select the EV value.

 

AF Setting

 

 

 

 

 

To brighten, select a positive (+) value. To

 

AE Metering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

darken, select a negative (–) value.

 

Flash Exp. Comp.

0.0

 

 

 

 

Movie

 

 

 

 

 

You can choose the EV value in the range of

 

Bright Area Adj.

 

 

 

 

 

–2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps.

 

Shake Reduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Press the 3button.

The camera returns to capture status.

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