Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rolfe Tessem wrote: I don't care whether Nikon calls it "Matrix" or whatever; how can the camera possibly know whether I want the background one stop over, one stop under or the same exposure as the foreground (just to use one trivial example)? Rolfe, the flash system is the main reason I use Nikon for weddings and similar events. You can dial plus or minus for either the camera or the flash. Bright person against dark background? (This is a popular look for the celebrity portrait.) Set the camera -2 stops, set the flash +2 stops, Viola! Perfectly exposed subject against a darker background. One of the keys to the Nikon system is the "D" lens, that tells the camera how far away the subject is. I've done A and B tests with "D" and non "D" lenses, matrix vrs. TTL. Take a person outside at twilight. The Nikon system gives a natural look, background and subject both well exposed. Averaging TTL systems give burned out faces against a very dark background. Also, rather effortless flash fill in daylight. With 100 speed film, the 1/250 flash sync, and dial in compensation, you get a look that doesn't even look as if flash were used, but the shadows are open, and there's a slight catchlight in the eyes. Sorry to run on, I use both Leica M and Nikon. When it comes to flash, Nikon's the one. Regards, Phil Stiles NH USA - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html