Exposure Compensation - Nikon D5300 User Manual

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera, making pictures brighter or darker (0 260). It is most effective when used
with M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 90).
–1 EV
To choose a value for exposure
compensation, keep the E (N)
button pressed and rotate the
command dial until the desired
value is selected in the viewfinder
or information display. Normal
exposure can be restored by
setting exposure compensation to
±0 (adjustments to exposure
compensation in % mode will be
reset when another mode is
selected). Exposure
compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.
A
The Information Display
Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the
information display (0 7).
A
Mode M
In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator.
A
Using a Flash
When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash
level.
A
Bracketing
For information on automatically varying exposure over a series of shots, see page 108.
92 P, S, A, and M Modes
No exposure compensation
E (N) button
–0.3 EV
Command dial
+1 EV
+2 EV