Backlit Portraits - Nikon D800 Technical Manual

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4. Backlit Portraits

4. Backlit Portraits
The RGB sensor with approximately 91K (91,000) pixels built
into the D800/D800E off ers more accurate face detection.
When used with viewfi nder framing in exposure modes other
than h, the camera balances exposure between a portrait sub-
ject and the background, even when the subject is backlit.
D800/D800E
The camera uses
face detection to
ensure optimal
exposure of the
subject's face.
Earlier cameras
The subject's face
is underexposed,
requiring exposure
compensation.
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