34Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) ModeAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by thecamera to make pictures brighter or darker.1 Press the multi selector o (exposurecompensation).The exposure compensation guide is displayed.2 Press the multi selector H or I to adjustexposure and press the k button.To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposurecompensation.To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposurecompensation.Exposure compensation can be set to values between–2.0 and +2.0 EV.If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selectionwill be canceled.When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayedwith the H indicator in the monitor.3 Press the shutter-release button to take apicture.To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, changethe value to 0.0 and press the k button.C Exposure Compensation ValueThe exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory evenafter the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.+0.3Exposure compensation0.00.044+0.3+0.3
