Exposure Compensation - Nikon D5100 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
M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 68). Choose from values
between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of
general, positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it
darker.
–1 EV
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1
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the P button.
Press the P button again to place the cursor in the information display.
2
Display exposure compensation options.
Highlight exposure compensation in the
information display and press J.
3
Choose a value.
Highlight a value and press J. To return to
shooting mode, press the shutter-release button
halfway.
Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compensation to ±0. Exposure
compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off, but is reset if you select
another mode after choosing %.
70
No exposure compensation
Information display P button
1
/ EV. In
3
+1 EV