Canon EOS-1D X Mark II DSLR Camera (Body Only) - Manual (Page 241)

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Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken
(decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the <
d >, < s >, and < f >
shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up
to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments, the exposure compensation
indicator in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel can only display
the setting up to ±3 stops. If the exposure compensation amount will
exceed ±3 stops, set it with the Quick Control (p.68).
If the <
a > mode and ISO Auto are both set, see page 237 to set the
exposure compensation.
1
Check the exposure.
Press the shutter button halfway
(
9 ) and check the exposure level
indicator.
2
Set the exposure compensation
amount.
While looking at the viewfinder or top
LCD panel, turn the <
5 > dial.
If you cannot set the exposure
compensation, set the power switch
to <
1 >, then turn the < 5 > dial.
3
Take the picture.
To cancel exposure compensation,
set the exposure level indicator < /
N >
back to the standard exposure index
(<
a >/< C >).
O
Setting the Desired Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure for a
brighter image
Decreased exposure for a
darker image