Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advanced Owners Manual - Page 226

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 1/3stop 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.61) or follow the instructions for [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page. If the mode with the Auto ISO set, see page 223 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 ). If [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.175) is set to any setting other than [Disable], the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure compensation for a darker image is 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 prevent the exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally by setting the switch to the right. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display or . 226