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Flash Photography
Flash exposure compensation
Flash exposure compensation can be used to increase or
reduce flash output from the level chosen by the camera’s
flash control system. Flash output can be increased to
make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to
prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
While pressing , rotate the sub-command dial and
confirm flash exposure compensation in the control panel
or viewfinder.
Flash exposure compensation can be set to values
between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in
increments of 1/3 EV.
See p.78 for details of flash shooting.
• At values other than ±0, a icon will be displayed in
the control panel and viewfinder after you release .
• As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be
needed when the main subject is darker than the
background, negative compensation when the main
subject is brighter than the background.
To release flash exposure compensation
Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash exposure
compensation to ±0.0 or performing a two-button reset. Flash
exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is
turned off.
MEMO
Flash exposure compensation is also available when a
Nikon SB-800 or SB-600 Speedlight is attached.