Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation is available in P, Tv, Av, and M modes. For details on exposure compensation when M mode and ISO Auto are both set, see Exposure Compensation with ISO Auto.
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Select the exposure level indicator.
- Press the key to display the indicator.
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Set the compensation amount.
Decreased exposure, to darken images
Increased exposure, to brighten images
- Set it by looking at the screen as you turn the dial.
- A [] icon is displayed to indicate exposure compensation.
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Take the picture.
- To cancel exposure compensation, return the exposure level indicator [] to [], the standard exposure index.
Caution