Nikon D3200, User Manual

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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
M
( Center-weighted metering ) or
N
( Spot metering ) (
0
60). 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
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in
the monitor, press the
P
button. Press the
P
button again to place the cursor in the
information display.
2
Display exposure compensation options.
Highlight exposure compensation in the
information display and press
J .
3
Choose a value.
Highlight a value and press J . To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure
compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
–1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV
P button Information display