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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.
Choose positive (+) values
to increase exposure
Choose negative (–) values
to reduce exposure
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 90)
•
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-
colored foliage): –
2
/
3
EV
A
Note
At settings other than ±0, a
5
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.
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