Pentax SF1 - Exposure Compensation

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
The exposure compensation system is used to change
the basic exposure value or to intentionally under- or
overexpose the subject in the AE modes.
Sample Subjects
Compensation Value
• Back-lit subjects
• Landscapes with a large
amount of blue sky
• Person (s) on the snow
• Person(s) with the sky
in background
Approx. +1 to +3.5 EV
• Subjects with dark
background
• Subjects on stage
• Night scenes
Approx. -1 to -3.5V
• 50
To use the exposu.t compensation feature, set the desired
compensation value by sliding the select switch to the UP
or DOWN position while holding the ISO/exposure
compensation switch at the +EF position.
The exposure value can be adjusted in the range between
-4 EV and +4 EV in 1/2 steps.
The exposure compensation mark [ + EF] on the CENTIC
panel blinks while the exposure compensation is being
used. When you press the shutter release button halfway
down, the :?^EF indicator in the viewfinder blinks.
Be sure to reset the value to *'0.0" by pushing the exposure
mode clear button as soon as you finish using the feature.
• Exposure compensation can also be used in combination
with the TTL Auto Flash or Programmed Auto Flash
mode.
• In the Metered Manual mode, it is easier to change the
shutter speed or aperture after obtaining the correct
exposure.