Nikon D50 - Manual (Page 48)

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ence—Flash Sync Mode
Flash Compensation (P, S, A, and M Modes Only)
Controls used: and buttons + command dial
Flash compensation can be used to increase or reduce fl ash output from
the level chosen by the camera’s fl ash control system. Flash output can be
increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent
unwanted highlights or refl ections.
Pressing the and buttons, rotate the com-
mand dial and confi rm fl ash compensation in the
control panel or viewfi nder. Flash compensation
can be set to values between –3 EV (darker) and
+1 EV (brighter) in increments of
1 /
3
or ½ EV. At
values other than ±0, a icon will be displayed
in the control panel and viewfi nder after the but-
tons are released.
Normal fl ash output can be restored by setting
fl ash compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation
is not reset when the camera is turned off.
6: Flash Level ( 90)
This option can be used to select a value for fl ash compensation from a menu.
Advanced Settings
11: EV Step controls the size of the increments for fl ash compensation ( 92).