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The Shooting Menu
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EXP. COMPENSATION
EXP. COMPENSATION
Use exposure compensation when photographing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast subjects.
An exposure indicator ap-
pears at the right side of the
display; tap
6
to increase ex-
posure,
7
to reduce.
+2
+1
-1
-2
EV
0
0
EXP. COMPENSATION
OK
HOME
BACK
Exposure indicator
Tap
6
to increase exposure
+2
+1
-1
-2
EV
0
Tap
7
to reduce exposure
Tap
OK
to exit when adjustments are complete.
Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value
•
Backlit subjects
: choose values
from +
2
/
3
EV to +1
2
/
3
EV (for an
explanation of the term “EV”,
see the Glossary on page 109)
•
Highly refl ective subjects or very
bright scenes
(e.g., snowfi elds):
+1 EV
•
Scenes that are mostly sky
: +1 EV
•
Spotlit subjects
(particularly if photographed against
dark backgrounds): –
2
/
3
EV
•
Subjects with low refl ectivity
(pine trees or dark-col-
ored foliage): –
2
/
3
EV
a
Note
At settings other than ±0, a
d
icon is displayed in the
monitor. Exposure compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off ; to restore normal exposure
control, choose a value of ±0.
