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Advanced Features — Photography
Adjusting exposure
compensation
([S EXP. COMPENSATION])
Available Shooting mode: , s
(➝p.55, 58)
Use this menu for shots to get the correct brightness
(exposure), such as shots with extremely high contrast
between the subject and the background.
MEMO
• The exposure compensation setting is retained when
the camera is turned off (S icon appears). Set the
exposure value to “±0 EV” unless compensation is
required.
• Any of the following disables exposure compensation:
- Using the flash in [AUTO] or mode
- Shooting dark scenes in d or
mode
EXP. COMPENSATION
EV
+2
+2
+1
+1
-1
-1
-2
-2
+
0
positive (+) compensation
negative (–) compensation
Guide to compensation
• Backlit portraits:
+2/3 EV to +1 2/3 EV
• Very bright scenes (such
as snowfields) and
highly reflective
subjects: +1 EV
• Shots made up
predominantly of sky: +1 EV
• Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds:
–2/3 EV
• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees
or dark foliage: –2/3 EV
*See Explanation of Terms “EV” (➝p.153).
Setting the shooting menu (➝p.67)