Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Exposure 47Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter exposure by up to ±5EV in increments of 1/3EV, mak-ing pictures brighter or darker. It is available only in P, S, and A modes and is most effectivewhen used with center-weighted or spot metering ( 45). As a rule of thumb, positivecompensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, neg-ative values when the main subject is brighter than the background.The ButtonControls usedExposure compensation is shown in the shooting information dis-play. Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure com-pensation to ±0. Exposure compensation is not reset when thecamera is turned off.–1EV No exposure compensation +2EVExposure compensation can also be adjusted by pressing the buttonand rotating the command dial until the desired value is shown in theviewfinder or shooting information display (P, S, and A modes only). Theviewfinder display is illustrated at right.–0.3EV+2.0EV
