Brightness and color adjustment of pictureAdjusting the exposure (brightness)The images can be taken bright or dark according to theamount of light. In this case, appropriate adjustment canbe made by controlling the amount of light entered intothe lens. Applying - 0 Applying +1 Check the accurate focus of subject in theshooting mode2 Adjust to a desired exposure value byturning the dial while pressing and holdingdown the [ ] button.• The adjustment value of exposure can bechecked from the viewfinder and display.3 Press the [Shutter] button to take apicture.Exposure adjustmentYou can set the level (step) of exposure adjustment.1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].2 Select User setup ( 1) → EV Step →an option.1/3 Change the exposure level by 1/3step.1/2 Change the exposure level by 1/2step.• When fixing and using the exposure value beingset, it may be excessively bright or dark accordingto the shooting environment. Please take a pictureby adjusting the exposure value appropriate for theshooting environment.• When it is difficult to judge an appropriate valueof exposure, please set the detailed settingof AE BKT (successive shots of exposureincrease/decrease). This takes 3 picturessuccessively, including one step darker one andone step brighter one (p. 71).• The exposure warning is shown in red for each partbeyond the range of ±3. StandardexposureindexExposure leveldisplayDecreased exposure(become darker)Increased exposure(become brighter)3 +- 2 2 31 10Exposure warning3 +2 2 31 10