Not an issue as for today. Minolta has released their ADI system few years ago in their Maxxum 7 and 5 - ADI is actually similar to Nikon's 3D, so I guess no patent issues any more.
Alex --- Karen Nakamura <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Yes, it's too bad that the Canon flashes don't use the lens distance > > >calculations. They could work on a simple internally calculated > >aperture based on the guide number. Then you wouldn't have to worry > > >about the reflectivity of your subject at all. > > > Nikon apparently has a patent on this with their 3D metering. :-( > We just have to wait another 10 years or so until the patent expires. > > > Karen > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
