Adjusting the Image Brightness for Shooting/Setting Exposure Compensation (EOS 5DS / EOS 5DS R)
18-May-2015
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Solution
Exposure compensation can brighten (increased exposure) or darken (decreased exposure) the standard exposure set by the camera.
Exposure compensation can be set in the [P], [Tv], and [Av] shooting modes. Although you can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3- stop increments, the exposure compensation indicator in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel can only display the setting up to ±3 stops. If you want to set the exposure compensation setting beyond ±3 stops, use the Quick Control or [ 
: Expo.comp./AEB] .
: Expo.comp./AEB] .IMPORTANT
If the [M] mode and the Auto ISO are both set, it will not be possible to make the settings using the procedure explained below. In this case, please refer to the [Manual Exposure] section in the camera’s instruction manual.
1. Set the camera's power switch to [ON].
2. Set the Mode Dial to [ P / Tv / Av ].
3. Press the shutter button halfway to confirm the exposure level.
4. While looking at the viewfinder or LCD panel, turn the [ 
] dial to adjust the amount of exposure compensation.
] dial to adjust the amount of exposure compensation.
: Standard
: Decreased exposure for a darker image
: Increased exposure for a brighter image- If the settings cannot be made, set the [
] switch downward, then turn the [ ] dial.
5. Shoot.
- To cancel exposure compensation, set the exposure level indicator [
] to the standard exposure index ([ 
]).
IMPORTANT
If [ : Auto Lighting Optimizer] 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.
: Auto Lighting Optimizer] 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.NOTE
- The exposure compensation amount will remain in effect even after you set the power switch to [OFF].
- After setting the exposure compensation amount, you can prevent the exposure compensation amount from changing accidentally by setting the [ ] switch to the right.
- If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display [
] or [ 
].