The exposure counter changes as fol-
lows to indicate the photography
sequence in the ABC Exposure mode.
Standard :
Both digits flash.
Over
:
Left digit flashes
Under
:
Right digit flashes
Press the ABC button to set the
ABC mode.
The exposure counter and ABC mark
appear on the display panel, and the
exposure counter flashes in the
viewfinder.
Focus on the subject and press
the shutter button.
Photographs are taken with standard
exposure, over-exposure, and under-
exposure in the selected drive mode.
• To cancel during operation, set the ABC
compensation range to “0.0”.
•
Always return the ABC compensation
range to “0.0” after the ABC Exposure
mode is terminated.
The set ABC compen-
sation range is stored in memory until the
camera power supply is switched “OFF”.
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<3. Taking photographs with the Autobracketing Exposure Mode (ABC Exposure mode)>
The ABC Exposure mode can be used to take a series of three pho-
tographs with three exposures: standard, overexposed, and underex-
posed. This mode allows photography under very subtle lighting condi-
tions without the need to determine exposure. Continue pressing the shut-
ter button to catch that important shot.
* ABC stands for Automatic Bracketing Control.
In the ABC Exposure mode, the shutter speed and aperture are controlled for automatic
exposure compensation.
Press the ABC button to select
the ABC mode. The “ABC” and
“0.0”(compensation range) appear on
the display panel.
Turn the F dial to select the com-
pensation range.
The “0.3” (1/3EV), “0.5” (1/2EV) and
“1.0” (1EV) compensation ranges are
available.
ABC button
F dial
Power-saving display
ABC mark lights.
ABC mode is set.
The exposure counter and ABC
mark flash.
Example of viewfinder display
Drive mode
ABC Exposure mode
S
ABC Exposure mode set for each frame.
C
ABC Exposure mode set for three frames and then terminat-
ed.
ABC Exposure mode set with continuous photography after
ten seconds.
Exposure mode
What is controlled
Aperture priority auto (Av)
Shutter speed
Shutter priority auto (Tv)
Aperture
Program auto (P)
Aperture and shutter speed
Manual exposure (M)
Shutter speed
Display panel
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