Nikon D7100 - Manual (Page 114)

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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
center-weighted or spot metering (0 83). Choose from values between –5 EV
(underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of
1 /
3
EV. In general,
positive values make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
To choose a value for exposure compensation, press the E
button and rotate the main command dial until the desired
value is displayed in the control panel or viewfinder.
At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the center of the exposure
indicators will flash (modes P, S, and A only) and a E icon will be
displayed in the control panel and viewfinder after you release
the E button. The current value for exposure compensation
can be confirmed in the exposure indicator by pressing the E
button.
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 %.
–1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV
±0 EV
(E button pressed)
–0.3 EV +2.0 EV
(P, S, A, M and % Modes Only)
E
button
Main command dial