Using the Basic Shooting Functions

oChanging the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1Tap the left tab to display the setting controls (A14) and tap the exposure compensation icon.

2Drag the slider to change the exposure compensation value.

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

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

Tap J to return to the previous screen.

3Tap I.

To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.

To cancel the exposure compensation, return to step 1, revert the value to 0, and tap I.

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and Playback: A

Exposure compensation

(Auto)Mode

CExposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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COOLPIXS4100BLK, COOLPIXS4100SLV, COOLPIXS4300PLUM, COOLPIXS4100PLMDKIT, S4100 specifications

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