>Using the analog meter in the viewfinder, I adjust exposure
>over or under for each shot based on the reflectivity of the
>scene thus introducing the "exposure compensation" I
>want. When using manual exposure mode I control the exposure,
>not the camera.

I see how that works for non-flash but can you do that with a flash? In either case, you need to take test shots to decide how much to under expose or maybe I am missing something.

Al