Canon EOS 7 - Manual (Page 64)

Exposure Compensation
Changing the standard exposure level set by the camera during picture­
taking is calied exposure compensation. Just turn the <0> dial and look
at the viewfinder. You can set the exposure compensation up to ±2 stops in
half-stop increments.
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Turn on the Quick Control Dial
switch to <ON>.
Press the shutter button halfway
to focus the subject. (t?i4)
Check the exposure level.
Set the exposure compensation
amount.
• Turn the <0> dial to set the desired
amount.
• Turn the <
O
> dial while pressing the
shutter button halfway or within 4 sec.
after pressing the shutter button
halfway and letting go.
• You can also refer to the LCD panel
while setting the exposure
compensation amount.
• The < + > side indicates an
overexposed amount, and the < - >
side indicates an underexposed amount.
Underexposed Overexposed
amount ^................n.............> amount
• The exposure compensation amount
set is retained even after the Command
Dial is set to <®® >.
• To cancel the exposure compensation,
set the exposure level indicator back to
<
0
>.
■-i’’ After setting the exposure compensation amount, turn the Quick Control Dial
switch to <OFF> to prevent inadvertent turning of the Quick Control Dial (thereby
throwing off the exposure compensation amount set).
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