90tExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by thecamera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used withcenter-weighted or spot metering (0 88).1 Place the cursor in the information display.If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button.Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.2 Display exposure compensation options.Highlight exposure compensation in theinformation display and press J.3 Choose a value.Highlight a value and press J. Exposurecompensation can be set to values between–5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure)in increments of 1 / 3 EV. In general, choosepositive values to make the subject brighter,negative values to make it darker.Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposurecompensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.R button Information display P button–1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV