Since I shoot a lot of weddings, I fall into the same category for many shots. I have found however, that you can take a dummy shot ahead of the real thing with the same lighting, when it is tricky to figure out and be ready for the real shot. For that, instant review is useful. Most of the time the lighting doesn't change that rapidly. So if you were walking along the street, you could meter and take a shot and then chimp to get some general characteristics before finalizing your settings. This helps you to be ready for when the shot comes.
-- Best regards, Bruce Friday, September 16, 2005, 9:40:22 AM, you wrote: ERNR> Shel Belinkoff wrote: >>Hi, >> >>When I finally get to feel comfortable with the camera, and use it like the >>Leicas and the Pentax film bodies, there are rarely second chances for much >>of what I photograph. That's why it's so important that I fully understand >>the camera and its idiosyncrasies. >> >>Shel >> >> >> >> >>>[Original Message] >>>From: John Forbes >>> >>> >>>It depends. Another difference between using digital and film is that >>>digi gives you instant feedback, in the form of the image and the >>>histogram, so getting it right first time isn't always as important as it is >>> >>> with film. >>> ERNR> I'm with Shel on this one. Much of what I photograph can't be repeated. ERNR> The only time that instant feedback helps me is when I'm doing a series ERNR> of "mug shots" but mostly I capture moments in the activities of people. ERNR> Presumably Mr Forbes normally pursues a different area of photography.
