Canon EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) - Manual (Page 160)

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Setting the Desired Exposure
Compensation
Set exposure compensation if the results of shooting without using the flash
are not as bright as expected. 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.
If the <
a
> mode and ISO Auto are both set, see page 156 to set the
exposure compensation.
* In Live View shooting/movie shooting, or when [ s : Shooting screen] is set to
[Guided] , exposure compensation can be set up to ±3 stops.
1
Check the exposure level indicator.
z Press the shutter button halfway and
check the exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.
2
Set the compensation amount.
z If the exposure is too dark, turn the
<
6
> dial clockwise while holding
down the <
g
> button (for increased
exposure).
z If the exposure is too bright, turn the
< 6 > dial counterclockwise while
holding down the <
g
> button (for
decreased exposure).
3
Take the picture.
z To cancel the exposure compensation,
set the compensation amount back to
< E >.
z If [ z : Auto Lighting Optimizer] ( = 136) is set to any setting other than
[Disable] , the image may still look bright even if a decreased exposure
compensation for a darker image is set.
z The set exposure compensation level will not be applied to movie shooting.
N
Increased exposure for
a brighter image
Decreased exposure for
a darker image