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Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by
the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased
exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). You can set the exposure
compensation up to ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1
Check the exposure level
indicator.
Press the shutter button halfway and
check the exposure level indicator.
2
Set the exposure compensation
amount.
Make sure the power switch is set to
<
J
>.
While looking at the viewfinder or top
LCD panel, turn the <
5
> dial.
Turn the <
5
> dial while pressing the
shutter button halfway or within (
9
)
after pressing the shutter button
halfway.
X
When exposure compensation has
been set, the <
y
> icon will be
displayed in the viewfinder.
To cancel exposure compensation,
set the exposure level indicator to the
standard exposure index (<
a
> or
<
C
>).
3
Take the picture.
O
Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure
Decreased exposure
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you
set the power switch to <
2
>.
Take care not to turn the <
5
> dial and change the exposure
compensation inadvertently. To prevent this, set the power switch to
<
1
>.
You can also set it with the <
O
> button and <
6
/
5
> dial.
