Setting Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.

Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s/f 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, you should use the Quick Control or follow the instructions for [:Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page.

	1 Check the exposure level indicator. Press the shutter button halfway and check the exposure level indicator.
	2 Set the exposure compensation amount. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the <> dial. If it cannot be set, set the <> switch to the left, then turn the <> dial. 3 Take the picture. To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to <>.

If [: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.142) is not set to [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker exposure compensation amount has been set.

• 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 set the <> switch to the right to prevent the exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally.

• If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <> or <>.