79Shooting ControlsIn modes other than b, exposure compensation can be used toalter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, makingpictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –5 EV(underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter whilenegative values make it darker.To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the Ebutton and rotate the main command dial until the desiredvalue is displayed.The E (Exposure Compensation) Button−1 EV No exposurecompensation+1 EVE buttonControl panelMain command dial