What about matrix metering -- any expected problem with that?

Thanks,

Greg


>>Yes, that's what my ZX-L looks like.
>>
>>If I focus first, and then spot-meter, will that make spot-metering more
>>reliable?
>
> No. The reason is that the meter is located "above" the screen. It reads
> off
> the surface of the screen and the split image simply fools the meter. The
> reading is simply unpredictable so there is no way to compensate. You can
> however, use centre-weighted w/o problem. Another bonus is that you can
> double check the AF accuracy with split image.
>
>>Any idea where I can find out more about how spot-metering is affecting
>> by
>>the focusing screen?
>
> I don't think you can because this type of metering system wasn't designed
> to work with split image.
>
> Regards,
> Alan Chan
> http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
>
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