Agreed. For most people, a dial is a better way to go. I should try using spot more often :-) .
Michael
Michael
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Michael,
I like the *ist way better. All my cameras have been that way. There are times when Matrix is not the default I want to use and want to just set it there. The ZX-L way is more like an afterthought done in firmware rather than designed specifically.
Bruce
Friday, February 28, 2003, 1:58:51 PM, you wrote:
MC> The film *ist seems to solve all the little complaints that I have about MC> the ZX-L:
MC> 1. Improved AF (I hope I hope) MC> 2. Option to cancel automatic film rewind MC> 3. Continuous AF selection MC> 4. Even smaller--size matters!!!
MC> Unfortunately the *ist eliminates one of the most useful little features MC> of the ZX-L. On the ZX-L, you can set the AE lock to "spot meter" and MC> it locks the spot exposure for 20 seconds so I can recompose and shoot. MC> The *ist has a spot meter selection dial, and you have to remember to MC> set it back to matrix. I always forget to set the camera back to matrix MC> metering after spot metering.
MC> Michael
MC> Caveman wrote:
Michael Cross wrote:
I'm thinking of getting a film *ist if it isn't too expensive. Anyone else?Me. With a FA 50mm lens that I already have and the new Velvia 100F, it should work great. If it proves to be a really nice camera, I'll buy some more AF lenses. Starting with the FA 135.
cheers, caveman
