Nikon D500 User Manual

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Flash compensation is used to alter flash output by from –3 EV to 
+1 EV in increments of 

1

/

3

EV, 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. In general, 
choose positive values to make the main subject brighter, 
negative values to make it darker.

To choose a value for flash 
compensation, press the 

W (M) 

button and rotate the sub-
command dial until the desired 
value is displayed in the control 
panel.

At values other than ±0.0, a 

Y icon will be displayed in the 

control panel and viewfinder after you release the 

W (M) button. 

The current value for flash compensation can be confirmed by 
pressing the 

W (M) button.

Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash 
compensation to ±0.0. Flash compensation is not reset when 
the camera is turned off.

W (M) button pressed)

W (M) button