Sony SLT-A58 α Handbook - Page 43

Adjusting the image brightness Normally, the exposure is automatically selected (Automatic exposure). Based on the exposure acquired by the automatic exposure, you can perform exposure compensation. You can make the entire image brighter by shifting to the + side. The entire image becomes darker when you shift to the - side (Exposure compensation). 1 Press the button. button Using the shooting functions 2 Adjust the exposure using the control dial. Toward + (over): Brightens an image. Toward - (under): Darkens an image. • In viewfinder mode, confirm the exposure using the EV scale. The LCD screen after the exposure is adjusted. Compensated exposure The screen in the viewfinder 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Standard exposure Shooting techniques • Adjust the compensation level by checking the recorded image. • Using bracket shooting, you can shoot multiple images with the exposure shifted to the plus or minus sides (page 144). 43