Exposure compensation – Nikon S2 User Manual

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

1

Display exposure compensation options.

2

Choose a value.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure compen-
sation to ±0. In modes P, S, and A, exposure compensation is not
reset when the camera is turned off.

Exposure Compensation

–1 EV

No compensation

+1 EV

Press

2 (E) to display exposure com-

pensation options.

Use the multi selector to choose from
values between –3 EV (underexpo-
sure) and +3 EV (overexposure) in
increments of

1

/

3

EV. In general, posi-

tive values make the image brighter
while negative values make it darker.

A

Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is most effective when used with center-
weighted or spot metering (

0 130).

A

The Built-in Flash

When used with the built-in flash, exposure compensation affects both
background exposure and flash level.

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