Nikon N6006 - Manual (Page 98)

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Matrix Metering provides the main subject with correct expo­
sure in virtually any lighting situation, without having to use
manual exposure compensation. But in Center-Weighted
Metering or Spot Metering, for situations where you want to
change compositions or for unusual situations such as
snowscapes, backlit subjects or when the main subject con­
trasts sharply with the background, exposure compensation is
recommendecf.
Also, in Matrix Metering, "correct" exposure is a value based
on a combination of film sensitivity, aperture and shutter speed
necessary to produce a "technically correct” exposure result.
We often want to vary the exposure results to create different
versions of the same picture or put aeative emphasis on a
specific part of the picture. This is accomplished by using
exposure compensation.
Exposure compensation can be accomplished in either one or
a combination of the following ways.
• AE (Auto Exposure) Lock Lever
• Exposure Compensation Button
• Auto Exposure Bracketing
As the results can vary depending on conditions, you may
want to experiment with each method.
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