Olympus OM-2, zm2000qdk manual Exposure Compensation

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

After compensation

Before compen- sation

When the most im-

portant area of the picture is much darker than the general picture area (blue sky, snowfield, etc.), the meter will have a tendency to read the brightest part of the picture leaving the main sub- ject under-exposed. Alternatively, when taking a picture of a bright subject against a dark back- ground the meter tends to read the darkest part

After compensation

Before compen- sation

leaving the main subject over-exposed. In these situations, proper exposure compensation helps you take fine pictures.

NOTE: With backlighting or sidelighting it's al- ways a good idea to use a lens hood to eliminate unwanted glare.

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