FujiFilm X100 - Manual (Page 46)

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Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation
Rotate the exposure compensation dial to adjust exposure when photographing very bright,
very dark, or high-contrast subjects. The eff ect is visible in the LCD monitor and electronic
viewfi nder; when using the optical viewfi nder, use the exposure indicator to check exposure.
Exposure compensation indicator
P F5.6 200 2000 P 2000 F5.6 200
2000
1 F
5.6
000 100
P 200
F
OVF EVF LCD
Choose positive values (+) to
increase exposure
Choose negative values (–) to
reduce exposure
Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value
• Backlit subjects: Choose values
from +2 / 3 EV to +12 / 3 EV (for an
explanation of the term “EV”,
see the Glossary on page 113).
• 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 back-
grounds): –2 / 3 EV
• Subjects with low refl ectivity (pine trees or dark-colored foliage):
–2 / 3 EV