Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Julian wrote: >Which exposure mode--matrix or center-weighted averaging, or whatever >happens to be on the camera at the time :) > >I have already done my duty and bought an R8, but I don't think I can swing >the other 7,999.>>>>>> OOPS! small detail missed! MATRIX In this situation I use the matrix mode! Another thing that happens: If you are shooting a scene where lights change colour and intensity, tripping the shutter at a moment of lesser light the camera computer locks on this and gives an exposure for that amount even though the light may change up or down during exposure. Obviously it works in reverse if the lighting is at it's peak and lessens during exposure. It hasn't appeared to be a big deal, the variations, as I shoot a number trying to capture the changing effects of the lights overlapping during the exposure. However, each one is a "keeper" and speaks for the credibility of the R8 meter system. Bracketing makes a slight difference, even so, you could probably run with anyone of them. All the bracketing does is give you a varying degree of goodness. ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant