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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 88)
• Highly reflective subjects or very
bright scenes (e.g., snowfields):
+1 E V
• Scenes that are mostly sky: +1 EV
• Spotlit subjects (particularly if photographed against
dark backgrounds): –
2
/
3 EV
• Subjects with low reflectivity (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.