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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.
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Set the Power switch to "1_1".
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Set the Mode dial to "P", "S" or "A" mode.
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r . Exposure
L-'I- compensation
- indicator
Hold down "[_" the exposure compensation
button and @ turn the Command dial to set the
compensation value. The symbol indicating the
compensation direction ("-" or "+") turns yellow.
The "[_" icon also turns yellow while exposure
compensation is being set and then turns blue after
setting is completed.
• Compensation range
-2 EV to +2 EV (13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure compensation cannot beused in the "1_@1". "SP"
and"M" modes.
_ Exposure compensation is disabled in the following
situations:
When "_" (Forced flash) or "_>" (Red-eye reduction)mode is
usedand the scenephotographed is dark.
Th!s setlng Is reta!ned when the mode is changed
or the camera is turned off (The "_" icon appears.
Set the exposure compensat an to '_o:' un ess
compensation is required.
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y°-- @ To obtain the optimum brightness ®
Adjust the compensation according to the level of brightness or darkness in the photographed
exposure
image.
eWhen the subject appears too bright eWhen the subject appears too dark
Try a negative (-) compensation setting. Try a positive (+) compensation setting.
This will make the overall photographed This will make the overall photographed
image darker, image brighter.
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Guide to compensation
• Backlit portraits: +0.6 EV to +1.5 EV
• Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects: +0.9 EV
• Shots made up predominantly of sky: +0.9 EV
• Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: -0.6 EV
• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or dark foliage: -0.6 EV
Use this function when you want to take pictures with the exposure fixed for a particular subject.
Set the Power switch to "1_1".
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Set the Mode dial to "IB]i@I'L "SP", "P", "S" or "A"
mode.
_;;'_AE lock cannot be used when Long-period continuous
shooting is selected.
Position the subject in the center of the screen and
press the "AE-L" button.
The "_" icon appears on the screen and the
exposure is locked while you hold down the "AE-L"
button.
With the "AE-L" button held down, press the
Shutter button down halfway to focus the shot and
then compose the shot again.
_;;?Once you press the Shutter button down halfway, the
exposure remains locked even if you release the "AE-L"
button.
_ When the AE lock is applied, pressing the Shutter button
down halfway only sets the focus.
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