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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker.
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Display exposure compensation options.
2
Choose a value.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen-
sation to ±0. Except in auto mode, exposure compensation is
not reset when the camera is turned off.
Exposure Compensation
–1 EV No compensation +1 EV
Press 2 (E) to display exposure com-
pensation options.
Use the multi selector to choose from
values between –3 EV (underexpo-
sure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in
increments of
1
/
3 EV. In general, posi-
tive values make the image brighter
while negative values make it darker.
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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center-
weighted or spot metering (0 128).
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Using a Flash
When used with a flash, exposure compensation affects both back-
ground exposure and flash level.