Olympus E-M1 Mark III, Instruction Manual

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Shooting
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Controlling exposure (Exposure Compensation)
The exposure selected automatically by the camera can be altered to suit your artistic
intent. Choose positive values to make pictures brighter, negative values to make them
darker.
• Exposure compensation is available in modes
P
,
A
,
S
, and
n
. To enable exposure
compensation in mode
M
, select [AUTO] for [
K
ISO] (P. 75).
Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)
• Exposure compensation can be adjusted by up to ±5.0 EV.
The exposure bar in the display shows values of up to
±3.0 EV. The bar fl ashes when a value outside this range is
selected.
• During movie recording, exposure compensation can be
adjusted by ±3.0 EV.
• The viewfi nder and live view show the effects of values not
exceeding ±3.0 EV.
• To preview the effects of exposure compensation in
live view, select [Off] for [Live View Boost] (P. 188) in
G
Custom Menu
Q
.
+1.3
ISO-A
200
S-IS AUTO S-IS AUTO
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1:02:03
P
250 F5.6
30p 30p
4K
Y F Y F
100
%
Exposure
compensation
Exposure
bar
• The front and rear dials or touch controls can be used to adjust exposure during movie
recording.
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Adjusting Exposure Compensation
Modes
P
,
A
, and
S
• In movie mode, exposure compensation can be adjusted when [P], [A], or [S] is selected
for [
n
Mode] (movie exposure mode).
1
Rotate the front dial to adjust exposure compensation.
• You can also choose a value by pressing the
F
button and using
HI
on the arrow
pad.
• To reset exposure compensation, press the
Q
button.
2
Take pictures.
Mode
M
• In movie mode, exposure compensation can be adjusted when [M] is selected for
[
n
Mode] (movie exposure mode). You must fi rst however select [On] for
n
Video
Menu > [
n
Specifi cation Settings] > [
b
ISO-Auto Set] > [
b
ISO-Auto] (P. 161) and
[AUTO] for [
n
ISO] (P. 75).
1 Press the
F
button and then rotate the front dial or rear dial to adjust
exposure compensation.
2 Take pictures.