Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 115). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. In general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.

–1 EV

No exposure

+1 EV

 

compensation

 

To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the Ebutton and rotate the main command dial until the desired value is displayed in the viewfinder or control panel.

Z

Ebutton

Main command

 

dial

±0 EV–0.3 EV+2.0 EV (Ebutton pressed)

130

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Nikon D800 (Body Only), D800EFXBODY, D800 E, D800BODY Exposure Compensation, 130, ±0 EV-0.3 EV+2.0 EV Ebutton pressed