047Setting the ExposureSelecting the Metering MethodChoose the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness anddetermining exposure.Multi-segmentmeteringSegment the screen in 16 parts, meter each portion anddetermine the appropriate exposure.Centre-weightedmeteringMeasure the entire screen with an emphasis on the centreand determine the exposure.Spot metering Measure only the centre of the screen and determineexposure.h Set with the metering mode lever.Exposure CompensationThis allows you to deliberately over expose (brighten) or under expose (darken)your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from -3 to +3 (EV) inincrements of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. For information about under or over exposedsamples, see page 90, “Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket).”1. Set the compensation with the front dial( ) while the button is pressed.2. Confirm the compensation value in theviewfinder.“+” or “-” appears during compensation.● Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is setto (Auto mode), M (Manual), B (Bulb), and X (Flash synchro) mode.● The exposure compensation is not cancelled by turning the camera offif you select the [EV Compensation] in the [Memory of Settings] of[CAPTURE MENU].● The is set to 0 when button and green button ( ) are pressed atthe same time.Compensation valueThe metering mode leverThe metering mode Indicator
