Canon EOS Rebel T3i EOS REBEL T3i / EOS 600D Instruction Manual - Page 103

Setting Exposure CompensationN O Setting Exposure Compensation Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except ). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments. Increased exposure for a brighter image Making it brighter: Hold down the button and turn the dial to the right. (Increased exposure) Making it darker: Hold down the button and turn the dial to the left. (Decreased exposure) Decreased exposure for a darker image X As shown in the figure, the exposure level is displayed on the LCD monitor and in the viewfinder. After taking the picture, cancel the exposure compensation by setting it back to 0. Dark exposure Increased exposure for a brighter image The exposure compensation amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up to only ±2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display or . The exposure compensation can also be set with [2 Expo. comp./ AEB] (p.105). If you will set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, you should use [2 Expo. comp./AEB] to set it. 103