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This mode can be selected in the “
9
•
0
and
-
”
photography modes.
Use this function for shots where you cannot obtain
the optimum brightness (exposure), such as shots
with extremely high contrast between the subject
and the background.
To select the Exposure Compensation setting, hold
down the “
@
” button and turn the Command dial.
The symbol indicating the compensation direction
(“–” or “+”) turns yellow. The “
@
” symbol also turns
yellow while exposure compensation is being set
and then turns blue after setting is completed.
●
Compensation range:
–2 to +2 EV, in 1/3 EV steps
●
!
Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
• When “
7
” (Forced Flash) or “
\
” (Red-eye Reduction)
mode is used and the scene photographed is dark
Exposure indicator moved t (plus)
●
Copying of printed text (black characters on white
paper) +4 steps (+1.3 EV)
●
Backlit por2 to +4 steps (+0.7 to +1.3 EV)
●
Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly
reflective su3 steps (+1 EV)
●
Shots made up predominantly of sky. +3 steps (+1 EV)
Exposure indicator moved towards – (minus)
●
Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark
backgrounds –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
●
Copying of printed text (white characters on black
paper) –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
●
Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine
trees or dark foliage –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
●
!
See P.112 for more information on EVs.
◆
Subjects for Which Exposure
Adjustment is Particularly Effective
◆
@
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
This setting is retained when the mode is switched
or the camera is switched off (The “
@
” icon is
displayed). Set the exposure compensation to “0”
unless compensation is required.
