Nikon Camera F3AF - Manual (Page 60)

Exposure Compensation
In the vast majority of cases, the F3AF provides the correct
exposure on automatic. However, certain situations require a
deviation from the automatic exposure setting. For this purpose,
the F3AF features both an exposure compensation dial @ and
a memory lock button ®.
Exposure compensation dial
This dial adjusts the exposure by increasing or decreasing the
automatically selected shutter speed. When the scene is un­
usually light or dark in tone (e.g., a snow scene), exposure com­
pensation must be made to prevent over- or underexposure.
Or under normal conditions, you can intentionally over- or under­
expose the shot to create special “high-key" or "low-key” effects.
Suggested Applications for Exposure Compensation
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2 White background, snow scene
-I-1 White background occupying half of viewing area
-1 spotlighted subject, black background occupying
half of viewing area
-2 black background
To make exposure compensation, push the locking button ® as
you rotate the exposure compensation dial. It is graduated in
one-third stop increments: -1 and -2 indicate one and two
stops less exposure, whereas -F 1 and -F 2 indicate one and two
stops additional exposure. At ASA/ISO 6400, the compensation
extends to only -1: at ASA/ISO 12, up to -F 1. After use make
sure to reset the dial to “0."
The recommended exposure compensation settings for various
subjects and picture-taking situations are shown above.
Note: Because the LCD shows only discrete shutter speeds, a slight
adjustment of the exposure compensation dial, such as + 1/3, may not
be reflected in a change in shutter speed.
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