100
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.45) or follow the instructions for [
z
3:
Expo.comp./AEB
].
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
