Nikon 990 - Manual (Page 39)

Basic Photo
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Exposur
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Exposure Compensation
To obtain the desired result with certain subject compositions,
particularly those containing complex patterns of light and shade
or areas of high contrast, it may be necessary to use exposure
compensation to modify the exposure value suggested by the
camera. Exposure compensation is available in both A-REC
and M-REC.
Exposure compensation can be set to values between +2.0 EV
(overexposure) and –2.0 EV (underexposure) in increments of
1 /
3
EV.
To cancel exposure compensation, set the compensation value
to
±
0.0 EV.
By default, exposure compensation returns to
±
0.0 when the camera is
turned off. In M-REC mode, the camera can be set to “remember” the
compensation value in effect when the mode dial is turned off, restoring
the value when the mode dial is next set to M-REC. For more informa-
tion, see:
“Camera Setup: Customizing Camera Controls”
Exposure compensation can also be set using the EXPOSURE OPTIONS >
Exp. +/– item in the M-REC menu. See:
“Advanced Photography: Camera Control”
P 1/60 1/60 F2.7 2.7
NORMAL NORMAL
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Confirm exposure
value in control
panel or LCD
monitor. Results of
exposure compen-
sation visible in
monitor; adjust
compensation until
desired result
achieved.
Press while turning
command dial
icon displayed in
control panel while
exposure compensation
is in effect