Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggest- ed by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure).

Display exposure compensation menu.

Highlight desired value.

Exit menu. icon and a value for expo- sure compensation are displayed in mon- itor at settings other than 0 (to exit without changing setting, wait two sec- onds without pressing any buttons).

Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using Manual Option

When AF area mode ( 91) is set to Manual ( 93) and focus area selection guide is displayed on the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and press ( ) to use the exposure compensation.

Cancelling Exposure Compensation

To cancel exposure compensation, select a value of 0. In (auto shooting) mode, a selected value remains even if the camera is turned off. In another shooting mode, ex- posure compensation returns to the default value for the selected mode when the cam- era is turned off or the mode dial is rotated.

Exposure Compensation

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Nikon 13311 manual Controlling Exposure Exposure Compensation, Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using Manual Option

COOLPIX 5200, 13311 specifications

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