Fujifilm FinePix S6500fd Manuel Du Propriétaire

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Adjusting the Image Brightness (D Exposure Compensation)

• Compensation range: –2 EV to +2 EV 

(13 steps in 1/3 EV increments)

• Explanation of Terms “EV” (

➝p.181)

• This setting is retained when the mode is changed or 

the camera is turned off (S icon appears). Set the 
exposure compensation to “0” unless compensation is 
required.

• Any of the following disables exposure compensation:

- Using the flash in AUTO or b mode
- Shooting dark scenes in d mode

Guide to compensation
• Backlit portraits: +2 steps to 

+4 steps (+2/3 EV to +1 2/3 
EV)

• Very bright scenes (such as 

snowfields) and highly 
reflective subjects: +3 steps 
(+1 EV)

• Shots made up predominantly of sky: +3 steps (+1 EV)
• Spotlit subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds: –2 

steps (–2/3 EV)

• Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of pine trees or 

dark foliage: –2 steps (–2/3 EV)

positive (+) compensation

negative (–) compensation

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