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Exposure compensation – Nikon D7000 User Manual

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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 (

0 105). 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.

–1 EV

No exposure compensation

+1 EV

±0 EV

(

E button pressed)

–0.3 EV

+2.0 EV

(P, S, A, and M Modes Only)

E button

Main command dial