Flash Compensation - Nikon D5300 User Manual

Flash Compensation

Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the
camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background.
Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced
to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections (0 261).
Keep the M (Y) and E (N) buttons
pressed and rotate the command dial
until the desired value is selected in
the viewfinder or information display.
In general, positive values make the
main subject seem brighter while
negative values make it seem darker.
Normal flash output can be restored
by setting flash compensation to ±0.
Flash compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.
A
The Information Display
Flash compensation options can also be accessed from the
information display (0 7).
A
Optional Flash Units
Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon
Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 232). The flash compensation selected with the
optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera.
M (Y) button E (N) button
–0.3 EV
Command dial
+1 EV
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