Kodak RETINA IIIC

NOTE : When using the tele-
photo or the wide-ongle lens,
keep in mind that the former
covers 0 smaller field, and
the latter, a larger field than
the exposure meter. Watch
for brightness differences be-
tween the field covered by
the lens and the exposure
meter, which may influence
the meter.
nated (see illus tration, page 34) and lacks great
contrast, the exposure-value number provided by
the meter can be used without modifications. This
applies also when the highlight and the shadow
areas are of about the same size and of equal in-
terest value. This is especially the case with black-
and-white film due to its great exposure latitude.
Under ce rtain conditions, better exposure is
obtained by modifying the use of the exposure
meter . This is particularly so with color films due
to their relatively limited exposure latitude. For
example, when determining the proper exposure
for a person in light-colored clothing occupying
approximately half of the field, against a dark
background - the exposure meter, reading the
over-all brightness, will give an exposure value
which will result in overexpos ure of the person.
To obtain a better exposure of the subject of
principal interest, do the following:
1. Step close to the person, and take a reading
of the light reflected by the subject only (see
ill us tration on next page ), or . ..
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