N-Photo - The Nikon Magazine - USA (2019-07)

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the exposure compensation dial). This little slider
can help you settle on the right exposure. Begin by
setting any combination of aperture, shutter speed
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Then look at the dial and you’ll see whether these

sett i ngs w i l l resu lt i n a n over-, u nder- or cor rect ly

exposed photo. If the dial shows overexposure, you

can up the shutter speed, narrow the aperture or

lower the ISO. If it shows underexposure you need

to allow for more light by lowering the shutter

speed, opening up the aperture, or increasing the

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control, and in some cases over- or underexposure

might be what you want. Experimentation is key.

Try exposure simulation

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the right amount for the look that you want. This



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that can help. Switch to Manual mode, turn on Live

View a nd ma ke su re E x posu re P rev iew is enabled

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the OK button). Now you’ll see a preview of the

Manual is ideal for

landscapes, where you

h ave tim e to fi n e s s e th e

shot. Using auto for this

scene would likely blow

out all the delicate

colour of the sunset, a

manual exposure helps

to ensure detail-rich

highlights.

The dial is only a guide – you’re in

control, and in some cases over- or

underexposure might be what you

want. Experimentation is key

MANUAL EXPOSURE