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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

In Automatic Exposure Modes

If you elect to use centerweighted metering in any of the

automatic exposure modes, you can use the exposure

compensation dial to obtain the correct exposure for the types

of picturetaking situations listed above. Also under normal

conditions, you can create special "high-key" or "low-key"

effects by intentionally over- or underexposing the shot. Note

that before using the exposure compensation dial, you must

switch to centerweighted metering. In automatic multi-pattern

metering, you cannot obtain the necessary amount of

compensation.

The exposure compensation dial is graduated in one-third stop

increments; -1 and -2 indicate one and two stops less exposure,

whereas +1 and +2 indicate one and two stops additional

exposure. At ASA/ISO 4000, the compensation extends to only

-1; at ASA/ISO 12, up to +1.

Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation

+2 White background, snow scene

+1 White background occupying half of viewing area

-1 Spotlighted subject, black background occupying halt of viewing area

-2 Black background