Flash Compensation - Nikon D810 User Manual

Flash Compensation

Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to
+1 EV in increments of / EV, changing the brightness of the
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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.
To choose a value for flash compensation, press the M (Y)
button and rotate the sub-command dial until the desired value
is displayed in the control panel. In general, choose positive
values to make the main subject brighter, negative values to
make it darker.
M (Y) button Sub-command
dial
/
±0 EV –0.3 (– 1 ) EV +1.0 EV
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(M (Y) button pressed)
At values other than ±0.0, a Y icon will be displayed in the
control panel and viewfinder after you release the M (Y) button.
The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by
pressing the M (Y) button.
Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash
compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.
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