Kasey_Lynn
12-30-2009, 03:06 PM
What is Exposure compensation? [EV]
Sometimes when we take photos we may find that they are to underexposed [to dark] or overexposed [to light or white]. You can manually change this to 'compensate' for the photos being darker or lighter. It's a very simple step and really makes a difference when getting those certain shots!
Exposure compensation is useful when shooting in 'A, S or P' modes [explained some in yesterdays Aperture thread].
Where is the Exposure Compensation button located?
The +/- button near the shutter release button and the 'main dial'. As shown in the photo below.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b220/Lynny05/EC.jpg
As you turn the dial, you will see the setting change on the LCD display on the info menu, as shown below.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b220/Lynny05/EC2.jpg
To change the Exposure you need to HOLD down the +/- button and at the same time turn the 'main dial'. You turn to the left it will lighten the photo. Turn to the right it will darken the photo.
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/camera/settings/images/exposure-examples.jpg
https://www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk/hardenhuish/vle/file.php?file=/17/aeb/evlist.jpg
Adjust the Exposure Compensation and retake the photo to see what the result it.
Sometimes when we take photos we may find that they are to underexposed [to dark] or overexposed [to light or white]. You can manually change this to 'compensate' for the photos being darker or lighter. It's a very simple step and really makes a difference when getting those certain shots!
Exposure compensation is useful when shooting in 'A, S or P' modes [explained some in yesterdays Aperture thread].
Where is the Exposure Compensation button located?
The +/- button near the shutter release button and the 'main dial'. As shown in the photo below.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b220/Lynny05/EC.jpg
As you turn the dial, you will see the setting change on the LCD display on the info menu, as shown below.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b220/Lynny05/EC2.jpg
To change the Exposure you need to HOLD down the +/- button and at the same time turn the 'main dial'. You turn to the left it will lighten the photo. Turn to the right it will darken the photo.
http://www.slrphotographyguide.com/camera/settings/images/exposure-examples.jpg
https://www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk/hardenhuish/vle/file.php?file=/17/aeb/evlist.jpg
Adjust the Exposure Compensation and retake the photo to see what the result it.