Nikon D3000 Reference Manual

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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.
1
Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the 
R button. 
Press the 
P button to place the cursor in the information display.
2
Display flash compensation options.
Highlight flash compensation in the information 
display and press 
J.
3
Choose a value.
Highlight a value and press 
J. Flash 
compensation can be set to values between 
–3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments 
of 
1
/
3
EV. In general, choose positive values to 
make the subject brighter, negative values to 
make it darker.
Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0. Flash 
compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off.
R button
Information display
P button