Canon EOS Rebel T1i EOS REBEL T1i/EOS 500D Instruction Manual - Page 84

Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation is used to alter the standard exposure set by the camera. You can make the image look brighter (increased exposure) or darker (decreased exposure). The exposure compensation setting will not be automatically canceled when you turn off the camera. After taking the picture, reset the exposure compensation to zero. O Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in the Creative Zone modes (except ). Increased exposure for a brighter image 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) Decreased exposure for a darker image X As shown in the figure, the exposure level is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. After taking the picture, hold down the button and turn the dial to reset the exposure compensation to zero. Exposure is dark 84 Increased exposure for a brighter image