Adjusting the Exposure Compensation

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. This function is available in the P (Program AE).

1. Press the <FUNC./SET> button to display the function menu.
   
2. Use the or button to select ^*.
   ^*The current setting is displayed.
   
3. Use the or buttons to adjust the exposure compensation.
   
   
   • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 steps in the range 2 to +2.
   • You can confirm the effect of the setting in the LCD monitor when it is on.
   • You can shoot right after selecting a value. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
     
4. Reset the exposure compensation by returning the setting to "0".
   
5. Press the <FUNC./SET> button again to turn off the function menu.

This function is not available in the (Auto) mode. The exposure compensation can also be set or reset in a movie mode.