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Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1. / (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel → press the left/right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel, and select the desired exposure range. When using [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto], you can display the settings screen for [Photo Creativity] by pressing / . You can adjust the exposure in a range of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Note You can adjust the exposure in a range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies. If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. When you use [Manual Exposure], you can compensate for the exposure only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO]. [76] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering). Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Spot: Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Note