Nikon D5300 - Manual (Page 112)

92 P, S, A, and M Modes
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera, making pictures brighter or darker (
0 260). It is most effective when used
with M (Center-weighted metering) or N (Spot metering) (0 90).
–1 EV No exposure compensation +1 EV
To choose a value for exposure
compensation, keep the
E (N)
button pressed and rotate the
command dial until the desired
value is selected in the viewfinder
or information display. Normal
exposure can be restored by
setting exposure compensation to
±0 (adjustments to exposure
compensation in
% mode will be
reset when another mode is
selected). Exposure
compensation is not reset when
the camera is turned off.
E (N) button Command dial
–0.3 EV +2 EV
A
The Information Display
Exposure compensation options can also be accessed from the
information display (
0 7).
A
Mode M
In mode M, exposure compensation affects only the exposure indicator.
A
Using a Flash
When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash
level.
A
Bracketing
For information on automatically varying exposure over a series of shots, see page 108.