Nikon COOLPIX 4200 User Manual - Page 58
Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation
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More on Photography Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject. This is because the camera, in order to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure, tends to lower exposure when the frame is very bright and raise exposure when the frame is very dark. This can make naturally bright subjects look darker and naturally dark subjects appear over-bright, or "washed out." 48