Exposure compensation – Nikon D5500 User Manual

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P, S, A, and M Modes

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker
(

0 367). In general, positive values make the subject brighter

while negative values make it darker. It is most effective when
used with

M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot

metering) (

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.

–1 EV

No exposure

compensation

+1 EV

E (N) button

Command dial

Information display

–0.3 EV

+2 EV