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Other Methods
When the exposure compensation dial is r
otated to C, exposure compensation can be adjusted in the
range +5 to –5EV (or in video mode, +3 to –3EV) using:
the command dials (enabled via Custom Setting b2 [Easy exposure compensation]),
the i menu,
touch controls (self-portrait mode only; 
0 49), or
custom contr
ols (
0 591, 0 626
Tip: Mode M
In mode M, exposur
e compensation affects only the exposur
e indicator; shutter speed, aperture,
and ISO sensitivity do not change. Actual exposure does not change.
When auto ISO sensitivity control (
0 155) is in effect, ISO sensitivity is aut
omatically adjust
ed
according to the value selected for exposure compensation, changing overall exposure.
Tip: Using a Flash
When an optional flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level and exposure, altering
the brightness of both the main subject and the background; if desired, the effect can be restricted to
the background using Custom Setting e3 [Exposure comp. for flash].
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Exposure