Nikon D5300 Reference Manual - Page 113

Flash Compensation Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter, or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections (0 261). Keep the M (Y) and E (N) buttons pressed and rotate the command dial until the desired value is selected in the viewfinder or information display. In general, positive values make the main subject seem brighter while M (Y) button negative values make it seem darker. Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. E (N) button Command dial -0.3 EV +1 EV A The Information Display Flash compensation options can also be accessed from the information display (0 7). A Optional Flash Units Flash compensation is also available with optional flash units that support the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS; see page 232). The flash compensation selected with the optional flash unit is added to the flash compensation selected with the camera. P, S, A, and M Modes 93