Nikon D200OUTFIT, D70-series, D200BODY Exposure Compensation, Pressing, Icon, negative values by a

Exposure Compensation

To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions, it may be neces- sary to use exposure compensation to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. As a rule of thumb, positive compensation may be needed when the main subject is darker than the background, negative values when the main subject is brighter than the background.

Reference—Exposure

1	Pressing the	button, rotate the main com-
	mand dial and confirm exposure compensation

in the control panel or the viewfinder (in the viewfinder, positive values are shown by a

icon, negative values by a icon). Exposure

compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of / EV.

At values other than ±0, the 0 at the center of the electronic analog exposure displays will flash and a icon will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release the button. The current value for exposure compen- sation can be confirmed in the electronic analog

exposure display or by pressing the button.

2Frame the photograph, focus, and shoot.

±0 EV ( button pressed)

–0.3 EV

+2.0 EV

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0 or performing a two button reset ( 97). Exposure compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.

b4—Exp Comp/Fine Tune ( 154)

Use this option to set the increments for exposure compensation to / or 1EV.

b5—Exposure Comp. ( 155)

72If desired, exposure compensation can be set without pressing the button.