Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). This feature can be used in the Creative Zone modes (except <M>). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero.

Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired.

Making it brighter Hold down the <> button and turn the <> dial to the right. Making it darker Hold down the <> button and turn the <> dial to the left. As shown in the figure, the exposure level is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. After taking the picture, hold down the <> button and turn the <> dial to reset the exposure compensation to zero.