Exposure Compensation - Leica M Instruction Manual

EXpOSURE COMpENSATION

Exposure meters are calibrated to an average gray scale value (18%
reflection), which corresponds to the brightness of a normal, i.e.
average photographic subject. If the actual subject detail does not
match this assumption, an appropriate exposure compensation can
be performed.
Particularly when taking several pictures in succession, for instance if
for any reason a series of pictures is taken deliberately using slight
under or overexposure, exposure compensation is a very useful
function: In contrast to exposure lock, once set it remains effective
until it is reset.
On the Leica M, exposure compensation can be set in the range
±3EV in / EV increments (EV: Exposure Value).
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Entering and cancelling an exposure compensation
The Leica M provides three options for setting an exposure
compensation. You can make the setting using the menu or the
setting dial.
Setting using the menu is recommended if, for example, you know
before taking a series of pictures that you want your subjects to be
slightly under or overexposed. The exceptionally fast option using the
setting dial is ideal when unexpected situations occur and enables
you to track your subject in the viewfinder without interruptions.
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