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>. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter
Hold down the button and turn the dial to the right (increased exposure).
Making it darker
Hold down the button and turn the dial to the left (decreased exposure).
As shown in the figure, the exposure level is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder.
After taking the picture, cancel the exposure compensation by setting it back to 0.
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 .
If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it with [ 2: Expo.comp./AEB] or with the Quick Control is recommended.