Nikon D3400 Kit Owner's Manual

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Exposure Compensation
In PSA, scene, and 
% modes, exposure compensation is used to 
alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making 
pictures brighter or darker (
0 96). In general, positive values 
make the subject brighter while negative values make it darker.
–1 EV
No exposure 
compensation
+1 EV