Canon EOS 1300D - Manual (Page 116)

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Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not
come out as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes
(except <a>). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops
in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter
Hold down the <O> button and
turn the <6> dial to the right
(increased exposure).
Making it darker
Hold down the <O> button and
turn the <6> dial to the left
(decreased exposure).
 As shown in the figure, the exposure
level is displayed on the LCD monitor
and in the viewfinder.
 After taking the picture, cancel the
exposure compensation by setting
it back to 0.
Setting Exposure CompensationN
O Setting Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
 The exposure compensation amount displayed in the viewfinder goes up
to only ±2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2
stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
 If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it
with [z2: Expo.comp./AEB] (p.118) or with the Quick Control (p.48) is
recommended.
Dark exposure Increased exposure for a brighter image