Nikon S9100 user manual Adjusting Exposure Compensation

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Adjusting Exposure Compensation

When using scene mode or special effects mode, bdghtness (exposure

compensation) can be adjusted for taking pictures.

1Press the rotary multi selector [] (exposure compensation).

The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed.

2 Use the rotary

multi selector

to select a

Exposure compensation

compensation

value,

 

guide

To make the subject brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

To make the subject darker, apply negative ( ) exposure compensation.

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Press the _) button

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When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the _ indicator in the monitor.

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To reset exposure compensation,

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