Olympus OM-2 Film Camera User Manual


 
EXPOSURE 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
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.
After compensation
After compensation
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