Canon EOS 60D EOS 60D Instruction Manual - Page 120

Setting Exposure CompensationN Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator on the LCD panel and in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, you should use the Quick Control screen (p.44) or follow the instructions for [2 Exp. comp./AEB] on the next page. 1 Set the Mode Dial to , , or . 2 Increased exposure for a brighter image Set the exposure compensation amount. After pressing the shutter button halfway (0), turn the dial. If Decreased exposure for a darker image the exposure compensation cannot be set, press the button below the dial (0), then turn the dial. 3 Take the picture. To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to . If the [2 Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.101) is set to anything other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a darker exposure has been set. 120 The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to . Be careful not to turn the dial and change the exposure compensation inadvertently. It is safest to set the [6 Lock 5] menu to [Enable]. Before turning the dial, press the button (0), then turn the dial. If the amount set exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display or .