Learn how to set exposure compensation on your EOS 7D Mark II camera to adjust the exposure measured by the internal light meter and correct image brightness.
Solution
Setting exposure compensation
Switch the camera power switch to <ON>.
Set the Mode Dial to < P / Tv / Av >.
Press the shutter button halfway to confirm the exposure level.
While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the <> dial to adjust the amount of exposure compensation.
Standard
Decreased exposure for a darker image
Increased exposure for a brighter image
If the exposure level cannot be set, slide the <> switch, and then turn the <> dial.
Shoot the image.
To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator <> to the standard exposure index (<>).
Good to know
If [: Auto Lighting Optimizer] is set to anything other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if you decreased exposure compensation for a darker image.
The exposure compensation amount remains 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 displays <> or <>.
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Standard
Decreased exposure for a darker image
Increased exposure for a brighter image
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