Leica 20 002, Instruction Manual

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Exposure meters are calibrated for a medium gray scale value,
which matches a standard, i.e. average image object. Should the
measured image detail not fulfill that requirement, then the a
relevant exposure compensation can be effected.
Specifically where several pictures are taken in sequence, for
example if for a series a slightly lesser or greater exposure is
desired for a particular reason, then exposure compensation can
be a very useful function: Once set, the setting remains active
– unlike the metering memory lock – until it is reset.
Exposure compensation can be set in the range ±3 EV in 1⁄3 EV
increments (EV: exposure value).
A
A Set compensation value (marks at 0 = Off)
Using thumbwheel control
▸ Select
Customize Control Customize Control
in the main menu
▸ Select
Customize Wheel Customize Wheel
▸ Select
Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation
▸ Set the desired value using the thumbwheel
Using menu control
▸ Select
Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation
in the main menu
• A scale appears as a submenu item on the LCD panel.
▸ Set the value on the scale
Notes
• The following applies for set compensation values, no matter
how they were initially set: They remain effective until they are
manually reset to
0 0
, i.e. even if the camera is switched off and
on again in the meantime. They can be reset using either menu
control or the thumbwheel.
• In case of
A
, the compensation value is displayed in the
viewfinder, for example
1.0 - 1.0 -
(temporary display instead of the
shutter speed). It will then be displayed as changed shutter
speeds and a flashing dot at the bottom or as a value for about
0.5 s, when the display is activated.
• The set exposure compensation is indicated by a mark on the
exposure compensation scale in the footer line.