111Shooting Functions > Exposure compensation111Shooting Functions > Exposure compensationShooting FunctionsThe camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels oflight from the photo’s composition and the position of a subject. If theexposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected, you canadjust the exposure value manually. The exposure value is adjustable in ±3increments. The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each stepbeyond ±3 range.To adjust the exposure value, while holding down [W], scroll thecommand dial. You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing [f],and then selecting EV.You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure levelindicator.Exposure levelindicatorIncreased exposure(brighter)Decreased exposure(darker)Exposure warning Standard exposure index-2Original+2Viewing the overexposure guideView overexposed areas on a photo in Shooting mode before capturing aphoto. Setting this feature will allow the overexposed areas of a photo toblink.To view theoverexposureguide,In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ b ĺ OverexposureGuide ĺ an option.Exposure compensation