Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III PowerShot G1X MarkIII Camera User Guide - Page 78

Image Brightness (Exposure) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images Movies The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -3 to +3. zzAs you watch the screen, turn the exposure compensation dial to adjust brightness. Deactivating Exposure Simulation Images are displayed at a brightness simulating the actual brightness as captured. For this reason, screen brightness is also adjusted in response to changes in exposure compensation. This feature can be disabled to keep the screen at a brightness convenient for shooting, unaffected by exposure compensation. zzPress the [ ] button, choose [Expo. simulation] on the [ 1] tab, and then choose [Disable] (=31). Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Still Images Movies Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. 1 Lock the exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked, and then press the [ ] button. zz[ ] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. zzTo unlock AE, press the [ ] button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. 2 Compose the shot and shoot. ●● AE: Auto Exposure ●● After the exposure is locked, you can adjust the combination of shutter speed and aperture value by turning the [ ] dial (Program Shift). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Tv, Av, M, and C Mode Playback Mode Wireless Features Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 78