Olympus OM-2 - Exposure Compensation

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
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Before compensation ~ , -- _ _ _ ' .!
When the most important area of the picture is much dark-
er than the general picture area (blue sky, beach or white
wall in the sun, snowfield , etc.), the meter will have a tend -
ency to read the brightest part of the picture leaving the
main subject under-exposed. On the contrary, when taking
a picture of a bright subject against a dark background (spot -
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Before compensation.
li g hting, deep shadow areas, etc.), the meter has a tendency
to read the darkest part of the picture leaving the main sub -
ject over-exposed. In these situations, proper exposure com -
pensation helps you take fine pictures.
NOTE : With backlighting or sidelighting, it 's always a good
idea to use a lens hood to eliminate unwanted glare .