Exposure Compensation - Nikon D3300 User Manual

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker
(0 345). It is most effective when used with M (Center-
weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 114).
–1 EV No exposure +1 EV
compensation
118 P, S, A, and M Modes