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Picture mode
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value (18%
reflection), which matches a standard, i.e. average image subject.
Should the measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then
the a relevant exposure compensation can be effected.
Specifically where several pictures are taken in sequence, for
example if for a series a slightly lesser or greater exposure is
desired for a particular reason, then exposure compensation can
be a very useful function: In contrast with the metering memory
lock, this setting remains active until it is reset.
Exposure compensation can be set in the range ±3EV in 1⁄3 EV
increments (EV: exposure value).
Using thumbwheel control
▸ Select Custom Settings in the main menu
▸ Select Customize Wheel in the submenu
▸ Select Exposure Compensation
▸ Confirm the setting
▸ Set the desired value using the thumbwheel
Using menu control
▸ Select Exposure Compensation in the main menu
• A scale appears as a submenu item.
▸ Set the desired value
Notes
• In case of A, the compensation value is displayed in the
viewfinder, for example 1.0- /0.3 (temporary display instead of
the shutter speed). Then the compensation value is shown in the
form of changed shutter speeds and a flashing dot at the bottom
or for about 0.5s when the display is activated.
• Regardless of the setting method, the value is displayed in Live
View mode and in the INFO screen, represented by a mark in the
lower part of the light balance if the viewfinder is used. In the
initial menu list, the compensation value is indicated by EV+X
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A
A Set compensation value (marks at 0 = Off)
• Set compensation values remain effective until they are
manually reset to 0, i.e. even if the camera is switched off and
on again in the meantime.
• They can be reset using either menu control or the thumbwheel.
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“±X” is a representative placeholder for the relevant value in the positive or
negative range.