Advice needed

[NP Smith]

Good afternoon

I am a hobby photographer. I’ve owned an X-E1 since they were released nearly a decade ago. I have two Fuji lenses. 
I usually use the camera in P, S, or A modes. This has given excellent results. 
I have tried to be more adventurous this year. In M mode (which I am enjoying immensely) the compensation dial does not seem to function. I have to resort to Exposure compensation bracketing. As I am no expert, I would appreciate advice if I am missing something???

Thank you in advance for any advice. 
NP Smith.  (Twickenham, UK)

[Olaf W.]

Welcome to our forum. It‘s normal that exposure compensation doesn’t work in manual mode. 

[RonaldL]

When in manual mode, the exposure compensation has no yeffect. Compensate either with shutter speed or aperture. When in manual mode, you have full control over both, which is why exposure compensation is not available

Edited June 17, 2023 by RonaldL

[NP Smith]

Thank you for your replies. Very helpful. 
I was confused by the owners manual. Page 36. 
Quote:   Shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by pressing the selector left or right. 
I shall continue to enjoy Manual mode!
Regards

NPS

[Greybeard]

I'm not sure if its a Fuji thing but it seems common on X series cameras - its annoying because there is still automation going on in M mode (if you are in auto ISO) and compensation would be helpful.

[NP Smith]

Thank you for your replies. Very helpful. 
I was confused by the owners manual. Page 36. 
Quote:   Shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by pressing the selector left or right. 
I shall continue to enjoy Manual mode!
Regards

NPS

[NP Smith]

I have realised what the user manual is referring to. Light Bulb moment.

When it says ‘move the selector left or right’ It means that you use the selectors either side of the Menu/OK button and not the compensation dial. 
It is possible to add compensation after all.  Relieved.  

I’ve now removed my Sherlock Holmes hat and pipe. 
NPS