Adjusting the Image Brightness for Shooting/Setting Exposure Compensation (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)
Article ID: ART162836 |
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Date published: 10/05/2015 |
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Date last updated: 10/05/2015 |
Description
Adjusting the Image Brightness for Shooting/Setting Exposure Compensation (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)
Solution
Solution |
Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the [P], [Tv], and [Av] shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control or [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0185282.gif) : Expo.comp./AEB] .
IMPORTANT
If the [M] mode and the Auto ISO are both set, it will not be possible to make the settings using the procedure explained below. In this case, please refer to the [Manual Exposure] section in the camera’s instruction manual.
1. Set the camera's power switch to [ON].
2. Set the Mode Dial to [ P / Tv / Av ].
3. Press the shutter button halfway to confirm the exposure level.
4. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0184281.gif) ] dial to adjust the amount of exposure compensation.
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0184408.gif) : Standard
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0184445.gif) : Decreased exposure for a darker image
![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0184446.gif) : Increased exposure for a brighter image
- If the settings cannot be made, set the [
] switch downward, then turn the [ ] dial.
5. Shoot.
- To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator [
] to the standard exposure index ([ ]).
IMPORTANT
If [ ![](/library/attachments/CanonUSA/TroubleshootingContents/Images/Global/G0185282.gif) : Auto Lighting Optimizer] is set to any setting other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure compensation for a darker image is set.
NOTE
- The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to [OFF].
- After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can prevent the exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally by setting the [
] switch to the right.
- If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display [
] or [ ].
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