Minolta 2098-301 instruction manual Metering Exposure Compensation, Changing to 1/3 EV Increments

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METERING – Exposure Compensation

Especially helpful when using the spot or center weighted metering patterns, exposure compensation lets you manually adjust the metered exposure +/– 3 EVs in 1/2 or +/– 2 EVs in 1/3 EV increments.

Compensated Exposure

More exposure is recommended when the scene is primarily white tones.

Less exposure is recommended when the scene is composed of darker tones or shadows.

Changing to 1/3 EV Increments

1.Set the exposure compensation dial to +/– 0 EV.

2.Pull the exposure-compensation dial up, then rotate it 180°.

• The camera may be damaged if the exposure

compensation dial is not set to 0 EV before pulling it up.

Metered Exposure

The effect is most visible when slide film is being used.

1. Unlock the exposure compensation dial.

Exposure compensation dial lock

3.Set the exposure compensation dial down at 0 on the 1/3 EV increment side.

•The exposure may be incorrect if the exposure compensation dial is not seated properly.

•The meter index scale changes to 1/3EV increments.

•Shutter speed and aperture will change in 1/3 EV increments.

4.Set the desired compensation value.

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2.Rotate the exposure compensation dial to the desired compensation value.

•The compensation value is indicated in the meter index.

Custom Function Notes

Select setting 3 to change the exposure compensation value using the rear control dial in A, S, and P modes.

• A +/– 3 EV range is available for 1/3 EV increments in this setting.

Select setting 2 to view the exposure compensation value in the data panel when the exposure compensation dial is set to a value other than 0.

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