Specifications

After taking pictures using the exposure compensation feature, be sure to return the
exposure compensation dial to the “0” position.
The exposure compensation dial is locked at the “0” and positions.
The exposure compensation feature is available during AE locked operation.
Turn the rear dial left to increase the compensa-
tion. Turn it right to decrease the compensation.
You can check the exposure compensation
value in the main LCD display and in the LCD
readout in the viewfinder.
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With the rear dial
Hold down the button on the side of the
viewfinder, and turn the exposure compensation
dial until the mark lines up with the white
line.
(When a Metz flash is not equipped.)
Turn the exposure compensation dial while
pressing the exposure compensation dial lock
release button in located on the right side of
the viewfinder.
The exposure can be adjusted up to
±±
±±
±3 EV in
1/3 steps.
In some situations, such as a great difference between the subject and background
brightness or overall subject tones that will not meter correctly because they are all
black or white, the resulting photograph may be under- or overexposed. When this
occurs, use the exposure compensation function. Exposure compensation can also be
used when you want to intentionally create overexposed or underexposed pictures.
Display of the exposure compensation of the viewfinder LCD
With the exposure compensation dial
1. If you adjust the compensation value with the rear dial, the increment
can be set to 1/3, 1/2 , 2/3 or 1.0-stop.
Custom settings (C-02 on page 88).
2. The maximum amount of the compensation can be set either at
±±
±±
±3 or
±±
±±
±5. Custom settings (C-07 on page 89).
Exposure Compensation
Exposure mode Exposure compensation display
P Program AE
The set value is displayed.
Av Aperture priority AE
Tv Shutter priority AE
M Manual mode
The difference between the metered value and the set
exposure value is displayed.
X Synchro mode Not displayed.