Chapter 8 Capturing Images with Advanced Setting Menu64Photographing andPlaying Images(1) Compensating the exposureExposure compensation is a function that changes the automatic exposure value calculated by the system and adjusts thebrightness of the entire screen.Exposure adjustment can be done when the exposure mode is automatic (program AE, shutter-priority, or focus-priority).Exposure adjustmentWhen the exposure of photometry area is adjusted properly by automatic exposure, the four indicators in the centerof the [Level] indicator lights up.This condition does not necessarily mean that the target area is in a proper exposure. You can tune the exposure forthe subject by exposure adjustment.1 Display the [CAM MENU: CAMERA] long screen.2 Confirm that the exposure mode is either program AE,shutter-priority, or focus-priority.Confirm that either [PROG] (program AE), [S. AE](shutter-priority), or [F. AE] (focus-priority) is shown on the[EXP MODE] button.Note: When it is [MANU] (manual), the [EXP CMP] buttonis displayed as the [CAM GAIN] button.3 Press the [EXP CMP] button.The [EXP COMP] submenu appears.4 Operate on the [EXP CMP] submenu to adjust theexposure value.• Setting range: ±2.0 (1/3 step)Adjust it viewing the exposure on the live image.5 Press the [OK] button to commit the setting.Pressing the [OK] button closes the submenu, and theconfigured value is displayed on the [EXP CMP] button.To change the setting, operate again from the [EXP CMP]button.Adjusting the exposure(Program AE, shutter-priority, focus-priority)Settings at the power-on timeThe setting of exposure compensation is saved when the power is turned off. The saved exposure compensationvalue will be applied when the power is turned on again. If [CUSTOM No] has been configured in the [SETUPMENU: MAIN], the exposure adjustment setting specified by the custom setting is used.1345[PROG], [S. AE],or [F. AE]2
