Maybe I shouldn't post when I'm tired. That quote should read, "...why doesn't this damed thing focus."
P. J. Alling wrote: > My choice is to set all my cameras to the same metering method. I > usually set to center weighted averaging and Shutter preferred > automation if I'm carrying an LX or ME and an auto focus camera, > (doesn't matter if it's digital or film). That way I don't get confused > about metering. If one of the cameras is an MX everything is in center > weighted manual exposure, once again mistakes are minimized. In fact I > often shut autofocus off to keep from putting a manual focus camera to > my eye and wondering for a critical moment, "..why it doesn't this > dammed focus. > > Glen Tortorella wrote: > >> Bob, >> >> Thank you for your opinion. I was thinking that this may be a matter >> of preference, and your comments helped to clarify the issue. Hence, >> will I be unnecessarily confusing myself by having both cameras in my >> arsenal (one with center weight, one with multi)? I am hoping to >> build upon my skills, and I do not want to end up scratching my head >> every time I switch cameras. >> >> Regards, >> Glen >> >> On Sep 4, 2007, at 8:49 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> >> >> >>> Glen, >>> My opinion - multi segment is touted as special and more accurate. >>> I learned to shoot and compensate for lighting on an ME and a Super >>> Program. >>> Both are center weighted and give predictable responses to special >>> situations. >>> I never got used to multi segment metering. >>> I'm sure the readings were good, but the computer integration of the >>> results was un-predictable to me. I find myself preferring spot or >>> center-weighted to this day. >>> Something akin to "Plant a radish, get a radish..." >>> Regards, Bob S. >>> >>> On 9/4/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> Is multi-segment metering always better than center-weighted >>>> metering? My ZX-M has TTL multi (2)-segment metering, while my Super >>>> Program has open aperture, TTL center-weighted metering. From what I >>>> know about the matter, multi-segment is more precise, but I thought I >>>> would inquire about this, as I am not an expert. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Glen >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> [email protected] >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> [email protected] >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> >>> >> >> > > > -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
