Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Instruction Manual

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Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the
d
/
s
/
f
shooting modes.
Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-
stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder
and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you
want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you
should use the Quick Control (p.49) or follow the instructions for [
z
2:
Expo.comp./AEB ] on the next page.
1
Check the exposure level indicator.
Press the shutter button halfway (
0
)
and check the exposure level indicator.
2
Set the exposure compensation
amount.
While looking at the viewfinder or
LCD panel, turn the <
5
> dial.
If it cannot be set, set the <
R
>
switch to the left, then turn the <
5
> dial.
3
Take the picture.
To cancel the exposure
compensation, set the exposure
compensation amount back to <
E
>.
Setting Exposure Compensation
N
Increased exposure for a
brighter image
Decreased exposure for a
darker image
If [ z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.142) is not set to [ Disable ], the image
may still look bright even if a darker exposure compensation amount has been set.
The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you
set the power switch to <
2 >.
After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can set the
<
R
> switch to the right to prevent the exposure compensation
amount from changing accidentally.
If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the
exposure level indicator will display <
I > or < J >.
COP
Y