The default on the PZ-1 and Z1 is matrix metering. Therefore, there is no icon
on the display. The icon that appears to be a spot meter is either spot or
center weighted depending on how function one was set.
Darryl
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> In a message dated 7/25/01 11:05:25 PM Central Daylight Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> << First of all though, I have the PZ-1 , not the PZ-1p.
> My problem is this: After looking at a pz-1p manual online, to try and
> reverse learn most of the features on my pz-1, I noted that on the 1p, when
> using multi segment metering there is a display that shows a rectangle, with
> the segments on it. As opposed to the spot meter display that shows a
> rectangle with a dot in the center. However, on my pz-1, I cannot find the
> icon that differentiates spot from multi.
>
> Any help appreciated. >>
>
> Jeremy,
>
> I'll look on my PZ-1, but it definitely does multi-segment metering. I don't
> remember what the Icon is, but there may be only spot and NOT spot icons.
>
> For some time I was confused about what the PZ-1 does. Unless you have a FA,
> F or A lens mounted on it, forget about spot metering. It doesn't do it with
> the K and M lenses. Similarly, forget about multi-segment metering with the
> K and M lenses. It will give you center weighted no matter how you set the
> camera.
>
> As to the PF functions, there is one to set center weighted or spot metering
> (PF #1). This is what your PZ-1 will use when you have an A, F, or FA lens
> mounted. The Spot switch will TOGGLE you between Matrix and Spot or between
> Matrix and Center Weighted.
>
> The manual is not too enlightening on this. I used the PZ-1 for years and
> never understood this feature. Only when I started reading this list did
> some of our kind Japanese readers help me out.
>
> By the way, I still have a copy of the PZ-1 wallet card describing the PF
> functions up on the web at...
> http://members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1a.jpg
> (and the back side of the card at)
> http://members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1b.jpg
>
> Hope this helps, Bob S.
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