Canon EOS 70D Basic User Manual - Page 114
Setting Exposure Compensation
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Setting Exposure CompensationN 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 LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control (p.46) or follow the instructions for [z3: Expo.comp./ AEB] on the next page. Increased exposure for a brighter image Decreased exposure for a darker image 1 Check the exposure level indicator. Press the shutter button halfway (0) and check the exposure level indicator. 2 Set the exposure compensation amount. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the dial. If it cannot be set, set the switch downward, then turn the dial. 3 Take the picture. To cancel the exposure compensation, set the exposure compensation amount back to . 114