b6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure

Use this option to fine-tune the exposure value selected by the camera; exposure can be fine-tuned separately for each metering method. Exposure can be adjusted up for brighter exposures or down for darker exposures in the range +1 to –1 EV in steps of ¹/₆ EV. The default is zero.

Fine-Tuning Exposure

Custom Setting b6 [Fine-tune optimal exposure] fine-tunes exposure separately for each Custom Settings bank. Be aware of different fine-tuning values for Custom Setting b6 when switching banks.
Regardless of the option selected for Custom Setting b6 [Fine-tune optimal exposure], the exposure compensation icon (E) will not be displayed. The only way to determine how much exposure has been altered is to view the amount in the fine-tuning menu for Custom Setting b6.
The values selected are not affected by two-button resets.

A Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

Custom Settings Bank

a: Focus

a1: AF-C Priority Selection a2: AF-S Priority Selection a3: Focus Tracking with Lock-On a4: Focus Points Used a5: Store Points by Orientation a6: AF Activation a7: Focus Point Persistence a8: Limit AF-Area Mode Selection a9: Focus Mode Restrictions a10: Focus Point Wrap-Around a11: Focus Point Display a12: Built-in AF-Assist Illuminator a13: Focus Peaking a14: Focus Point Selection Speed a15: Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode

b: Metering/Exposure

b1: ISO sensitivity Step Value b2: EV Steps for Exposure Cntrl b3: Easy Exposure Compensation b4: Matrix Metering Face Detection b5: Center-Weighted Area b6: Fine-Tune Optimal Exposure b7: Keep Exp. When f/ Changes

c: Timers/AE Lock

c1: Shutter-Release Button AE-L c2: Self-Timer c3: Power Off Delay

d: Shooting/Display