Nikon 1799 instruction manual Exposure Compensation, Compose picture, focus and shoot

Exposure Compensation

To adjust exposure control, use the exposure compensation function. This can be useful when the subject has pronounced contrast or when bracketing exposure with color slide film (where the latitude for a proper exposure is minimal). Use Center-Weighted or Spot Metering. Exposure compensation can be performed in any exposure mode.

–1.0 EV compensation

–1.0 EV compensation

(detailed display)

1 Set exposure compensation by rotating the Main-Command Dial while pressing the = button until the desired compensation value appears (–5 EV to +5 EV in 1/3 EV steps).

•When the = button is pressed, the electronic analog exposure display indicates the exposure compensation value (and “0” of the indicator blinks).

•When the exposure compensation is set, = appears in the top LCD panel and viewfinder. The compensation value is displayed in the top and rear LCD panels (in detailed or large display).

•While the = button is pressed, { (if the compensation is to the + side) or } (if the compensation is to the – side) is displayed in the viewfinder.

•To cancel exposure compensation, rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the = button to reset the compensation value to 0.0. This can also be done by performing Two-Button Reset (x 147). (Turning the power switch off does not cancel the exposure compensation function.)

2 Compose picture, focus and shoot.

When exposure compensation is set while Speedlight is used, flash output level is also compensated.

Normally, you should compensate exposure to the + side when the background is brighter than your main subject, or to the – side when the background is darker.

CSM b2: Compensation value can be set to be changed in 1/2 or one EV steps (x 97).

CSM b3: Exposure compensation can be set to be performed using the Main- or Sub-Command Dial without pressing the exposure compensation button (x 97).

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