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P, S, A, and M Modes
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker
(
297). In general, positive values make the subject brighter
while negative values make it darker. It is most effective when
used with
M
(
Center-weighted metering
) or
N
(
Spot
metering
) (
–1 EV
No exposure
compensation
+1 EV