Canon EOS 5D MARK IV, 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
>, and <
f
>
shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up
to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments for viewfinder shooting, the exposure
compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can
display the setting only up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure
compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control (p.64) or
follow the instructions for [
z
2: Expo.comp./AEB ] on page 257.
If the <
a
> mode and ISO Auto are both set, see page 252 to set the
exposure compensation.
1
Check the exposure.
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.
X For exposure compensation, the
<
O
> icon will be displayed in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
3
Take the picture.
To cancel exposure compensation,
set the exposure level indicator <
h
/
N
>
to the standard exposure index (<
a
>/
<
C
>).
O
Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation
N
Increased exposure for a
brighter image
Decreased exposure for a
darker image