Jason wrote: VJ> However, if center weighted does encompass weighing of the entire viewfinder VJ> with some portions being given zero weight, then you would be correct.
Looking at the sensor map, it appears all sensors are implied in the center-weighting. Given that "marginal" sensors contribute with only 33% or less to the CW, if one of them is malfunctioning has little implication on the CW result. It might induce erratic results however with the multisegment. One way to check this is to trace the "luminosity map": with camera set on CW and looking through the viewfinder, move the frame around by placing an electric bulb in various locations on a dull background. If the readout is invariant on circles centered in the frame, than all sensors work well. If there's a significant drop, most likely the sensor below the light is not functional. Still, in my experience over-exposures of +1 to +2.5 EV are to be expected from the multisegment and this gives a high hit rate with negative film. Servus, Alin - 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 .
