87Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out asdesired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <a>). Althoughyou can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, theexposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder can only display the setting up to±2 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation beyond ±2 stops, you shouldfollow the instructions for [2 Exp. comp./AEB] on page 89.Making it brighter:Hold down the <O> button andturn the <6> dial to the right.(Increased exposure)Making it darker:Hold down the <O> button andturn the <6> dial to the left.(Decreased exposure)X As shown in the figure, the exposurelevel is displayed on the LCD monitorand in the viewfinder.After taking the picture, hold downthe <O> button and turn the<6> dial to reset the exposurecompensation to zero.Setting Exposure CompensationNO Setting Exposure CompensationDecreased exposure for a darker imageIncreased exposure for a brighter imageIf the amount set exceeds ±2 stops, the end of the exposure level indicatorwill display <I> or <J>.Dark exposure Brighter with increased exposureCOPY
