Nikon 1666 Instruction Manual - Page 27

Exposure-Compensation Indicator If there is an extreme difference in brightness between the main subject and the background (e.g., a person surrounded by heavy shadows), it may be difficult to get the correct exposure. In this case, or when you want to achieve a certain effect, exposure compensation is recommended. Example: Before compensation Example: After compensation (compensated toward the + side) ... Without exposure compensation, the face is underexposed. ... With exposure compensation, you get sufficient brightness on the face. Tips • A highly reflective or whitish (bright) subject may cause underexposure. In this case, adjust exposure compensation toward the + side. Likewise, when shooting a dark subject with little reflection that might cause overexposure, compensate toward the - side. ... If it is hard to decide on the level of compensation, it is best to take the same shot several times with different exposures. • When exposure compensation is active, the exposure-compensation indicator appears at the top of the viewfinder. Exposure-compensation indicator • Remember to return the exposure-compensation indicator to the "0" after shooting. 27