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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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Subjects for Which Exposure Adjustment is Particularly Effective
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Exposure compensation cannot be used in the “R • >” or “<” modes.
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Exposure compensation is disabled in the following situations:
When “
z” (Forced Flash) or “n” (Red-Eye Reduction) mode is used and the scene photographed is dark.
To select the Exposure Compensation setting,
hold down the “L ” button 1 and turn the
Command dial 2. The “L” symbol also turns
yellow while exposure compensation is being set
and then turns blue after setting is completed.
h Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV, in 1/3
EV steps
This setting is retained when the mode is switched
or the camera is switched off (The “
d” icon is
displayed). Set the exposure compensation to “0”
unless compensation is required.
Exposure indicator moved towards + (plus)
h Copying of printed text (black characters on
white paper) +4 steps (+1.3 EV)
h Backlit portraits +2 to +4 steps (+0.7 EV to
+1.3 EV)
h Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and
highly reflective subjects +3 steps (+1 EV)
h Shots made up predominantly of sky. +3
steps (+1 EV)
Exposure indicator moved towards – (minus)
h Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark
backgrounds –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
h Copying of printed text (white characters on
black paper) –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
h Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of
pine trees or dark foliage –2 steps (–0.7 EV)
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See P.89 for more information on EVs.
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