Canon EOS 6D Mark II Basic Instruction Manual - Page 154
Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation
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O Setting the Desired Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the , , and shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments for viewfinder shooting, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can display the setting only up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control (p.54) or follow the instructions for [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] on page 153. If the mode and ISO Auto are both set, see page 151 to set the exposure compensation. Increased exposure for a brighter image Decreased exposure for a darker image 1 Check the exposure. Press the shutter button halfway (0) and check the exposure level indicator. 2 Set the compensation amount. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the dial. If it cannot be set, set the switch downward, then turn the dial. X For exposure compensation, the icon will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. 3 Take the picture. To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator to the standard exposure index (). 152