Exposure Compensation - Nikon D7000 User Manual

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 (_ 105). 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 compensation + 1 EV
To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the [] [] button
button and rotate the main command dial until the desired _IN
the control
panel or viewfinder. value is displayed in
___ __-- __ Main commanddia,
+0 EV -0.3 EV +2.0 EV
([] button pressed)
At values other than _+0.0,the 0 at the center of the exposure
indicators will flash (modes RS, and Aonly) and a [] icon will be
displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release
the [] button. The current value for exposure compensation can
be confirmed in the exposure indicator by pressing the []
button.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to _+0.Exposure
compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
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