Nikon S2H05000501 manual Func Button, Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value

Exposure Compensation

Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects

To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions (for example, when large areas of the frame are very bright, very dark, or contain areas of strong contrast), it may be necessary to alter exposure from the value sug- gested by the camera. This can be done using exposure compensation.

Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexpo- sure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Rotate the com- mand dial while pressing the button.

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The FUNC Button

The function assigned to the button can be changed using the Controls: FUNC option in the setup menu. Note that if a function other than exposure compensation is assigned, exposure compensation can only be set using the Exposure Options: Exp. +/– option in the shooting menu ( 109).

Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value

The camera may set exposure too low if large areas of the frame are very bright (containing, for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or the background is much brighter than the main subject. If the image in the monitor is too dark, choose a positive value for exposure compensation. Simi- larly, the camera may set exposure too high if large areas of the frame are very dark (containing, for example, an expanse of dark green leaves) or the back- ground is much darker than the main subject. If the image in the monitor is too bright, raise exposure compensation until the desired effect is achieved.

Beyond Point -and -Shoot

—Exposur e Compensation

Cancelling Exposure Compensation

To cancel exposure compensation, select a value of ±0. In and scene modes, exposure compensation can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting another shooting mode.

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