Re: Exposure confusion...

KC wrote:
>> Manual exposure is the way to get studio tripod shots right. Check the 
>> histogram and adjust.
> 
> Now you're talking.  I'm up for this, but I've done little manual 
> shooting so far.
> 
> I can adjust lighting and exposure to get the highlights.  This is 
> probably a stupid question but are there control techniques to optimize 
> (preserve) blacks?   If I should stick my head in a book on the subject,

> please say so.

The histogram on the LCD says a lot. Maybe not showing by default but 
should be an option.