02-20-2007, 07:42 AM
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It is better to lean towards underexposure than overexposure. The reason is that you can often pull some detail and excitement out from a dull, dark picture but once the highlights are blown there is nothing left to work with.
However, you can also take advantage of the nature of digital cameras. Check the LCD for instant feedback on what the shot looks like. Use tools like "blinking highlights" and histograms to check that you are not losing information from the image capture. Take several exposures and combine them back on your computer.
Wulf
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