I agree with Chuck's suggestion, Brian.
In addition, you can set the monitor on your E-3, along with many (most?)
digital cameras, to display blown highlights in the review as well as in the
playback modes. If I see too many flashing tell-tales, I adjust the exposure
compensation and re-shoot. It's the work of only a moment.
I'm not sure if you were angling for any advice when you made your post, but
there are plenty of members of this List who are ready to offer it ... :-)
Chris
On 3 May 2010, at 14:24, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> f you're consistently getting blown highlights with the E-3 why not
> simply dial in a -1/3 or -2/3 exposure compensation. The camera also
> has a histogram and flashing warnings about exposure problems if you'll
> but use them. The E-3 is not the same as negative film and you need to
> adapt to the different tool rather than complain about it.
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