Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure by up to ±5EV in increments of
1
/
3
EV, mak-
ing pictures brighter or darker. It is available only in
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
modes and is most effective
when used with center-weighted or spot metering ( 45). As a rule of thumb, positive
compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, neg-
ative values when the main subject is brighter than the background.
The
Button
Controls used
Exposure compensation is shown in the shooting information dis-
play. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure com-
pensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the
camera is turned off.
–1EV
No exposure compensation
+2EV
Exposure compensation can also be adjusted by pressing the
button
and rotating the command dial until the desired value is shown in the
viewfinder or shooting information display (
P
,
S
, and
A
modes only). The
viewfinder display is illustrated at right.
–0.3EV
+2.0EV
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