Exposure Compensation; In Automatic Exposure Modes - Nikon FA Instruction Manual

TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

In Automatic Exposure Modes

If you elect to use centerweighted metering in any of the
automatic exposure modes, you can use the exposure
compensation dial to obtain the correct exposure for the types
of picturetaking situations listed above. Also under normal
conditions, you can create special "high-key" or "low-key"
effects by intentionally over- or underexposing the shot. Note
that before using the exposure compensation dial, you must
switch to centerweighted metering. In automatic multi-pattern
metering, you cannot obtain the necessary amount of
compensation.
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Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation
+2 White background, snow scene
+1 White background occupying half of viewing area
-1 Spotlighted subject, black background occupying halt of viewing area
-2 Black background
The exposure compensation dial is graduated in one-third stop
increments; -1 and -2 indicate one and two stops less exposure,
whereas +1 and +2 indicate one and two stops additional
exposure. At ASA/ISO 4000, the compensation extends to only
-1; at ASA/ISO 12, up to +1.
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