Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 09:42:03 +0900 From: Jim Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
> I would like clarification of the online manual in one point. The > exposure modes. The empty rectangle really means centre weighted? Hi Jim, The icons are consistent across all the EOS models I've used. If you think about classic centre weighted metering takes in almost the whole frame - albeit with a bias to the lower centre of the image. > It doesn't make sense, whereas the rectangle with the circle in the > centre of it does make sense for centre weighted. The circle does indicate partial metering - remember that this camera does not have spot metering, which is indicated by the rectangle with the centre spot (for those cameras that have it). > In fact, come to think of it, the rectangle with the circle with the > dot in it makes more sense for partial metering. See above :-) It's the need for consistency across model lines that drives the icon usage. <snip> > I might upgrade to the EOS 7e to overcome this, any comments on it's > evaluative metering being that much better? Although with a mint, > BLACK EOS 55 in my bag, it'll be a tough decision. <snip> Having owned 2 (black) EOS 55s + BP-50s and an EOS 30 (Elan 7e) + BP-300, I can say this: I still own one of the EOS 55's, but not the 30. Why? Basically because the low light AF capability of the 55 is significantly better than that of the 30 (yes, this has been hashed through many times before on the list). It also has the red AF assist light lacking in the 30. I also found that the ECF on the 55, while not as fast, was more consistent - maybe because it only has to choose from 3 AF points, not 7! I also didn't find too much difference between the 55 and 30 in metering consistency, although admittedly, I usually left it in evaluative mode. I liked the EOS 30, but not enough to keep it. Both it and one of my 55's plus an EOS 3/PB-E2/BP-E1 went to fund the purchase of a D60 & BG-ED3 some time back. While I miss some of the features of the 3, the pair I have now suffice for what I need. ---------------- Replying also to another (earlier) thread about the 85 f1.8 and 135 f2L, I'm pleased to say I've just bought a mint used 135 f2L to supplement my 85 f1.8 and 200 f2.8L (and 50 f1.4). Very sharp and the f2 aperture is brilliant (in all usages of the word!). Regards Gary This message has passed through an insecure network. All enquiries should be directed to the message author * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
