Canon EOS 1300D, Instruction Manual

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Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not
come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes
(except <
a
>). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops
in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter
Hold down the <
O
> button and
turn the <
6
> dial to the right
(increased exposure).
Making it darker
Hold down the <
O
> button and
turn the <
6
> dial to the left
(decreased exposure).
 As shown in the figure, the exposure
level is displayed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.

After taking the picture, cancel the
exposure compensation by setting
it back to 0.
Setting Exposure Compensation
N
O
Setting Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image

The exposure compensation amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up
to only ±2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2
stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <
I
> or <
J
>.

If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it
with [
z
2: Expo.comp./AEB ] (p.118) or with the Quick Control (p.48) is
recommended.
Dark exposure Increased exposure for a brighter image