The E (Exposure Compensation) Button - Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual

The E (Exposure Compensation) Button

In modes other than b, exposure compensation can be used to
alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making
pictures brighter or darker. Choose from values between –5 EV
(underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) for photographs, or
between −3 and +3 EV for movies. By default, adjustments to
exposure compensation are made in increments of
can be changed to
exposure cntrl). In general, positive values make the subject
brighter while negative values make it darker.
−1 EV
To choose a value for exposure
compensation, press the E button and
rotate a command dial until the desired
value is displayed.
102 Shooting Controls
EV using Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for
1 /
2
No exposure
compensation
/ EV. This
1
3
+1 EV
Sub-
command
E button
dial
Main command dial