Operation Manual

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Shooting Functions
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This allows you to deliberately overexpose (brighten) or underexpose
(darken) your picture.
The compensation value can be set between -3 and +3 EV (-2 and +2 EV
in C mode). The value that can be set varies according to the step interval
set in [1. EV Steps] (p.75) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
1 Press the m/c button (1),
and then turn the e-dial (2).
The exposure is adjusted.
• To operate the shutter release button in p mode, set in [7. Bulb (B) Mode
Options] (p.75) of the [A Custom Setting 1] menu.
1 Mode1
Exposure continues while the shutter release button is
pressed. (default setting)
2 Mode2
Exposure starts and ends when the shutter release button
is pressed.
• More noise may appear in captured images if a slower shutter speed is set.
You can reduce image noise by using Noise Reduction. Set in [Slow Shutter
Speed NR] of the [A Rec. Mode 2] menu. (p.93)
• Use a tripod to prevent camera shake during Bulb shooting.
• We recommend using the AC Adapter kit K-AC1202 (optional) as the battery
drain is high during Bulb shooting. (p.44)
Adjusting the Exposure
EV Steps Exposure Compensation Value
1/3 EV ±0.3, ±0.7, ±1.0, ±1.3, ±1.7, ±2.0, ±2.3, ±2.7, ±3.0
1/2 EV ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5, ±2.0, ±2.5, ±3.0
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