After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature, be sure to return the
exposure compensation dial to the “0” position.
Exposure compensation is also possible during AE lock.
The shutter speed changes with exposure compensation in manual mode ("M").
1. When exposure compensation button A is
pressed, appears on the external LCD.
When the front or rear dial is turned counterclock-
wise, the exposure is increased; conversely, when
it is turned clockwise, it is decreased. The expo-
sure compensation value can be checked on the
external LCD or LCD inside the viewfinder.
2. After taking the pictures, press exposure com-
pensation button A again to return the exposure
compensation value to 0.
The exposure compensation value mark on the
external LCD is cleared, and the exposure com-
pensation function is released.
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(When a Metz flash is not equipped.)
In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background
brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all black
or white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. When this occurs, use
the exposure compensation function. Exposure compensation can also be used when
you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures.
Display of the exposure compensation of the viewfinder LCD
1. The width of the exposure compensation step can be changed.
Custom settings (C-01 on page 93).
2. The maximum exposure compensation step can be changed to 5EV.
Custom settings (C-05 on page 93).
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