151Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.Exposure compensation can be set in the d/s/f shooting modes.Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinderand on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If youwant to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, youshould use the Quick Control (p.49) or follow the instructions for [z3:Expo.comp./AEB] on the next page.1 Check the exposure level indicator. Press the shutter button halfway (0)and check the exposure level indicator.2 Set the exposure compensationamount. While looking at the viewfinder orLCD panel, turn the <5> dial. If it cannot be set, set the <R>switch to the left, then turn the <5> dial.3 Take the picture. To cancel the exposurecompensation, set the exposurecompensation amount back to <E>.Setting Exposure Compensation NIncreased exposure for a brighter imageDecreased exposure for a darker imageIf [z3: Auto Lighting Optimizer] (p.125) is not set to [Disable], the image maystill look bright even if a darker exposure compensation amount has been set. The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after youset the power switch to <2>. After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can set the<R> switch to the right to prevent the exposure compensationamount from changing accidentally. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of theexposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
