FujiFilm FinePix A150 - Manual (Page 59)

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The Shooting Menu
D D EXP. COMPENSATION EXP. COMPENSATION
Use exposure compensation when photograph-
ing very bright, very dark, or high-contrast sub-
jects.
Choose positive (+) values
to increase exposure
Choose negative (–) values
to reduce exposure
Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value
• Backlit subjects: choose values
from + 2 /
3
EV to +1 2 /
3
EV (for an
explanation of the term “EV”,
see the Glossary on page 84)
• Highly refl ective subjects or very
bright scenes (e.g., snowfi elds):
+1 EV
• Scenes that are mostly sky: +1 EV
• Spotlit subjects (particularly if photographed against
dark backgrounds): – 2 /
3
EV
• Subjects with low refl ectivity (pine trees or dark-col-
ored foliage): – 2 /
3
EV
1 Note
At settings other than ±0, a
d icon is displayed in the monitor. Exposure compensation is not reset when the
camera is turned off ; to restore normal exposure control, choose a value of ±0.