Canon EOS-1D C EOS 1D X Instruction Manual - Page 179
Setting Exposure Compensation
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O Setting Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s/f shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, setting it with the Quick Control (p.51) is recommended. Increased exposure Decreased exposure 1 Check the exposure. Press the shutter button halfway (9) and check the exposure level indicator. 2 Set the exposure compensation amount. While looking at the viewfinder or top LCD panel, turn the dial. If you cannot set the exposure compensation, set the power switch to , then turn the dial. X When exposure compensation is set, the icon will be displayed in the viewfinder. To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator < N> to the standard exposure index (). 3 Take the picture. If [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.150) is not set to [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker exposure compensation amount was set. The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to . After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can set the power switch to to prevent the exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display or . You can also set it by pressing the button and turning the or dial. 179
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