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Exposure Compensation P, S, A, and M Modes Only, be set to values between -5 EV underexposure

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Reference-P, S, A, and M Modes Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only) Controls used: button + command dial To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, negative values when the main subject is brighter than the background. Center-weighted or spot metering is recommended when using exposure compensation. Pressing the button, rotate the main command dial and confirm exposure compensation in the control panel or the electronic analog exposure display. Exposure compensation can be set to values between -5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 or ½ EV. The current value for exposure compensation is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder when the button is pressed. -0.3 EV +2.0 EV Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. Advanced Settings 11: EV Step controls the size of the increments for exposure compensation ( 92). 47

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Reference—P, S, A, and M Modes
Exposure Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Controls used:
button + command dial
To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be
necessary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera.
As a rule of thumb, positive compensation
may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background,
negative values when the main subject is brighter than the background.
Center-weighted or spot metering is recommended when using exposure
compensation.
Pressing the
button, rotate the main com-
mand dial and confirm exposure compensation
in the control panel or the electronic analog
exposure display.
Exposure compensation can
be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure)
and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of
1
/
3
or
½ EV.
The current value for exposure compensation
is displayed in the control panel and viewfinder
when the
button is pressed.
–0.3 EV
+2.0 EV
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to
±0.
Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
Advanced Settings
11: EV Step
controls the size of the increments for exposure compensation (
92).