On Wed, 15 May 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Does the MZ-7 have matrix metering?
Matrix metering is a Nikon term, actually, that everyone uses generically (much like Kleenex, Band-aid, etc.) The MZ-7 doesn't have matrix metering, but it does have multi-segment (six segments) metering. > If not, does it have multi-point metering? If you mean 'can it take multiple spot meter readings and average them like an OM-4', no. If you're asking whether or not it divides the scene into different segments and analyzes them according to programmed algorithms, then yes it does. I don't have a diagram of the system, but I might be able to get one. > Is there a diagram of the metering pattern somewhere on line, or does > anyone have a copy of the pattern that they could send me? Keep in mind that the actual pattern of segments means very little with multi-point metering. Here (unlike with center-weighted metering), what's more important is how the camera reads the scene and decides how much weight to give to each segment. With center-weighted systems, you know how much importance the camera is assigning each segment; with multi-segment metering, it would take an incredible amount of testing to even come close. And even these algorithms change between Pentax models with the same metering segment layout. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
