When shooting against the light, a bright window, or other
bright background, the main subject will tend to be
underexposed uslng the auto exposurc system. Conversely,
when subiect is spotlighted or intensely illuminated, it is
likely to be overexposed. To overcome lighting problems ot
this nature as ettectively as possible, your Contax RIS //
Quartz teatures a choice of two exposure compensation
methods: the AE Lock (Auto Exposure) lever and the
exposure compensation dial. ln addition to exposure
compensation, both of these methods are also
useful for intentional over- and under-
exposure tor special effects photography.