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Set exposure compensation if the results of shooting without using the
flash are not as bright as expected. This feature can be used in Creative
Zone modes (except <
a
>). You can set the exposure compensation up
to ±5 stops* in 1/3-stop increments.
If the <
a
> mode and ISO Auto are both set, see page 170 to set the
exposure compensation.
* In Live View shooting/movie shooting, or when [
s
: Shooting screen
] is set to
[
Guided
], exposure compensation can be set up to ±3 stops.
1
Check the exposure level
indicator.
Press the shutter button halfway
(
0
) and check the exposure level
indicator in the viewfinder or on the
LCD monitor.
2
Set the compensation amount.
If the exposure is too dark, turn the
<
6
> dial clockwise while holding
down the <
g
> button (for
increased exposure).
If the exposure is too bright, turn the
<
6
> dial counterclockwise while
holding down the <
g
> button (for
decreased exposure).
3
Take the picture.
To cancel the exposure
compensation, set the compensation
amount back to <
E
>.
Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation
N
Increased exposure
for a brighter image
Decreased exposure
for a darker image
