Exposure Comp.

Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).

  1. (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel → press the left/right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel, and select the desired setting.

    + (over) side:
    Images become brighter.

    - (under) side:
    Images become darker.

    • You can also select MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Exposure Comp.].

    • You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV.
    • You can confirm the exposure compensation value that you set on the shooting screen.

      Example of an exposure compensation value indicated on the monitor

Note

  • You cannot perform the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes:
    • [Intelligent Auto]
    • [Scene Selection]
    • [ Intelligent Auto]
  • When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO].
  • You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV for movies.
  • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect.
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