Exposure Compensation - Nikon D3200 Reference 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 metering) or _ (Spot metering) (_ 60). 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.
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-I EV No exposure compensation + I EV
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in II
the monitor, press the ,B, button. Press the _ O
,B, button again to place the cursor in the
information display.
,B,button
Display exposure compensation options.
Highlight exposure compensation in the
information display and press _).
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Choose a value.
Highlight a value and press _). To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Information display
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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