Exposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of

1/3 EV. In general, choose positive values to make the subject brighter, negative values to make it darker.

–1 EV

No exposure

+1 EV

 

compensation

 

At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure indicators will flash and a Eicon will be displayed in

the viewfinder and top control panel

SHOOT

 

CUSTOM

 

after you release the Ebutton. The

 

 

current value for exposure

 

 

compensation can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by

pressing the Ebutton.

 

Z

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0.0. Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

AUsing a Flash

When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level.

ASee Also

For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation, see Custom Setting b3 (EV steps for exposure comp., 0 302). For information on making adjustments to exposure compensation without pressing the Ebutton, see Custom Setting b4 (Easy exposure compensation, 0 303). For information on automatically varying exposure, white balance, or Active D-Lighting, see page 136.

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Nikon 6MB07411-03 user manual 135, Viewfinder and top control panel, Using a Flash