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Setting Exposure Compensation

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O 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 , , and shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop 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.53) or follow the instructions for [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page. If the mode with the Auto ISO set, see page 120 to set the exposure compensation. 1 Check the exposure. Press the shutter button halfway (0) and check the exposure level indicator. 2 Increased exposure for a brighter image Set the exposure compensation amount. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the dial. If it cannot be set, set the switch to the left, then turn the dial. 3 Decreased exposure for a darker image Take the picture. To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator to the standard exposure index ( or ). 122

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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
>, and <
f
>
shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up
to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop 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.53) or follow the
instructions for [
z
2: Expo.comp./AEB
] on the next page.
If the <
a
> mode with the Auto ISO set, see page 120 to set the
exposure compensation.
1
Check the exposure.
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 <
5
> dial.
If it cannot be set, set the <
R
>
switch to the left, then turn the <
5
>
dial.
3
Take the picture.
To cancel exposure compensation,
set the exposure level indicator <
h
/
N
>
to the standard exposure index (<
a
>
or <
C
>).
O
Setting Exposure Compensation
N
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image