Nikon Autofocus Speedlight SB-24 - Manual (Page 24)

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
“Correct” exposure is a value based on combinations of
film sensitivity, aperture and shutter settings necessary to
produce a “technically correct" exposure result. In prac­
tical photography, we often want to vary the exposure
results to create different versions of the same picture.
This is accomplished by using exposure compensation.
Exposure compensation can be accomplished in many
ways. The accompanying chart indicates controls that
enable compensation with the Nikon SB-24 and the latest
Nikon SLR models. In addition to changing the exposure,
we can also modify a scene’s lighting by manipuiating
the light source, thus creating different lighting effects.
Exposure compensation
Flash side (flash exposure)
• Automatic compensation
• Automatic compensation + Manual adjustment
• Manual adjustment
Camera side (available-light exposure)
• Manual control
• Automatic control (Matrix Metering)
• Bracketing
[■Manual
^Auto (with optional multi-control back)
The following is a brief explanation of the various
compensation methods, including those accomplished
automatically by the camera/flash computer control,
those accomplished through user-controlled operation
and alternatives which manipulate the lighting on a scene.
As the results can vary depending on individual condi­
tions, you may want to experiment with each method.
Experimenting for creativity is what this is all about.