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TECHNICAL INFORMATION/PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES continued
In the Manual Mode
There are two situations where it is difficult to get the correct
exposure on automatic with centerweighted metering. They are
(1) a front-lit scene with the main subject off-center and (2) an
indoor backlit subject with the main subject either in the center
or off-center. Therefore, to get the correct exposure, switch to
the manual mode and follow this procedure:
1) For front-lit subjects, just center the main subject. For backlit
ones. you should move in close until it fills up the frame.
(When taking a close-up meter reading, be careful not to cast
a shadow with your own body or the camera.)
2) Depress the shutter release button halfway to turn on the
meter and adjust the shutter speed and/or aperture for
correct exposure
3) Recompose the scene as you like and take the picture.
Remember that in the manual mode, the exposure
compensation dial does not operate, so the only way to make
exposure compensation is by centering the main subject in the
viewfinder and, if necessary, taking a close-up meter reading.
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