04-18-2024, 12:50 PM
This generally is a problem with any camera. A bright light source somewhere in the image will always result in overexposure, even if it is not completely visible.
Since we are in the digital age with cameras, there really is a simple solution: adjust exposure with the exposure compensation settings, by underexposing probably in the range of - 1 1/2 to -2 stops, although it really is a matter of trial and error.
Alternatively, you could use spot metering, for the particular area you want the exposure to be correct, and hold that exposure by keeping the shutter button half-pressed.
Finally, you could also try HDR, high dynamic range, but that requires several shots at different exposures, say 3 stops apart, and combining those shots in a clever way. That is quite a bit more complex, however, and very likely also requires a tripod to keep the exact same view for the images to be taken that way.
HTH, kind regards, Wim
Since we are in the digital age with cameras, there really is a simple solution: adjust exposure with the exposure compensation settings, by underexposing probably in the range of - 1 1/2 to -2 stops, although it really is a matter of trial and error.
Alternatively, you could use spot metering, for the particular area you want the exposure to be correct, and hold that exposure by keeping the shutter button half-pressed.
Finally, you could also try HDR, high dynamic range, but that requires several shots at different exposures, say 3 stops apart, and combining those shots in a clever way. That is quite a bit more complex, however, and very likely also requires a tripod to keep the exact same view for the images to be taken that way.
HTH, kind regards, Wim
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