Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]MARK DAVISON <davison_m@msn.com> wrote: > I have experience with three Nikon DSLRs: the D100, D2h, and D200. Excellent description of the problem, Mark. In particular: > Please note that the poor camera engineers have a hard choice to make in > setting the meter calibration. Setting the meter to read 2 stops below > highlight saturation makes full use of the sensor range when shooting in > flat light (giving the most accurate tonal detail), but it ensures blown > highlights when shooting in contrasty light. This is why I often use -.5 to -1.0 exposure compensation, to reduce blown highlights. Light here in California is often very contrasty. > Also note that careful metering with an incident meter does not change the > problem. If there are objects in the scene which spot meter more than 2 > stops over the incident meter reading, then they will become blown > highlights if the you set the camera to the exposure from the incident > meter. Again, a very clear description of the problem. Thank you Mark! Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .