Exposure Compensation - Nikon D800E User Manual

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 center-weighted or spot metering
(0 115). Choose from values between –5 EV (underexposure) and
+5 EV (overexposure) in increments of
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 the main command dial until the desired value is
displayed in the viewfinder or control panel.
Z
E button
±0 EV
(E button pressed)
130
No exposure
compensation
Main command
dial
–0.3 EV
1
/ EV. In general, positive
3
+1 EV
+2.0 EV