Nikon D500 User Manual

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At values other than ±0.0, the 0 at the 
center of the exposure indicators will 
flash (exposure modes P, S, and A only) 
and a 

E icon will be displayed in the 

viewfinder and control panel after you 
release the 

E button. The current value 

for exposure compensation can be confirmed in the exposure 
indicator by pressing the 

E button.

Normal exposure can be restored by setting exposure 
compensation to ±0.0. Exposure compensation is not reset 
when the camera is turned off.

E button pressed)

A

In exposure mode M, exposure compensation affects only the 
exposure indicator; shutter speed and aperture do not change.

A

When a flash is used, exposure compensation affects both flash level 
and exposure, altering the brightness of both the main subject and the 
background. Custom Setting e3 (Exposure comp. for flash, 

can be used to restrict the effects of exposure compensation to the 
background only.