Re: Re: exposure of dark/light plants

**Pat Meadows p*@meadows.pair.com**

On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:13:37 -0500, you wrote:

>Whether digital or film (and digital's contrast range is very similar to 
>slide film -- you don't have as much leeway as you do with print film), for 
>dark or light plants you need to adjust your exposure. Most well-featured 
>cameras have exposure compensation dials or buttons. For a dark subject, you 
>have to underexpose by one or two stops (or half stops). For a light 
>subject -- snow or white flowers -- you have to overexpose by a stop or two.

I know this, thanks.  I used to be a hobby photographer
(film, that is). 

>And, yes, four years is a long time in the digital world. You will get 
>better results and a lot more control with a well-featured SLR-like digicam 
>or a digital SLR. They do a much better job than the older digital point & 
>shoots, not to mention that they'll have better resolution. Have a look at 
>the newer cameras that are out now. www.dpreview.com is a great site for 
>reviewing digital cameras, from digicams to digital SLRs.
>
Thanks - will do.

Pat
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