Canon 814XL-S - Manual (Page 115)

When filming a subject backed by bright light (a
window or mid-day sky in the background) you
need to increase the exposure to bring out details
in the subject. Push the exposure compensation
dial with your finder tip and rotate it clockwise to
increase the exposure provided by AE filming.
The dial will click into position at one-third, two-
thirds, and one complete f-stop larger than that
selected by the automatic exposure system.
On the other hand, when filming a bright subject
surrounded by darkness or dim lighting, you
need to decrease the exposure to prevent over­
exposing the subject. Push the exposure com­
pensation dial with your fingertip and rotate it
counterclockwise to decrease the exposure pro­
vided by AE filming. The dial will click into posi­
tion at one-third, two-thirds, and one complete f-
stop smaller than that selected by the automatic
exposure system.
Whether increasing or decreasing exposure,
the exposure compensation dial will remain
in its set position until returned to the neutral
O position; therefore, do not forget to reset
the dial upon completion of filming.