If the mode dial of this camera is set to a mode other than <>, the camera automatically sets the appropriate exposure value. If you want to adjust the exposure value that is set by the camera, you can use the exposure compensation setting.

Exposure compensation can increase (brighter) or decrease (darker) the standard exposure set by the camera. You can adjust the value if the mode dial is set to <//>.

NOTE

Icons used on this page:

<>: Manual exposure / <>: Program AE / <>: Shutter-priority AE / <>: Aperture-priority AE / <>: Shooting Tab 2 / <>: Aperture/Exposure compensation button / <>: Main Dial

REFERENCE

• You can check the exposure compensation value in the LCD panel, the viewfinder, or in the menu that appears on the LDC monitor.
• The compensable range is within 5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
• The exposure compensation amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up to only 2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds 2 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <> or <>.
• If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding 2 stops, setting it with [ : Expo.comp./AEB] or with the Quick Control screen is recommended. For more information, refer to Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) (EOS REBEL SL1 / EOS 100D).

2. Set the Mode Dial to one of the <//> modes.

3. Hold down the <> button and turn the <> dial.