Setting Exposure Compensation
Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <M>). Although you can set the exposure compensation up to +/-5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to +/-2 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation beyond +/-2 stops, you should follow the instructions for [ Exp. comp./AEB]
If the amount set exceeds +/-2 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <> or <>.