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Adjusting the Image Brightness (D Exposure Compensation)
MEMO
• This setting is retained when the mode is changed or
the camera is turned off (S icon appears). Set the
exposure compensation to “0” 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
Guide to compensation
• Backlit portraits: +2 steps to
+4 steps (+2/3 EV to +1 1/3
EV)
• Very bright scenes (such as
snowfields) and highly
reflective subjects: +3 steps
(+1 EV)
• Shots made up predominantly of sky: +3 steps (+1 EV)
• Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –2
steps (–2/3 EV)
• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or
dark foliage: –2 steps (–2/3 EV)
positive (+) compensation
negative (–) compensation