[Leica] Re: some quick q's from a new user

["Eric" <ericm@pobox.com>]

Steve:

>The camera will be jammed in a small, cheap belt-pack, when
>not being used, and I'm sortta loathe not to protect the
>lens surface (though it's fairly tough?).

Just don't let the lens point anywhere toward the sun if you're not taking
pictures.  Can burn a hole through the shutter.

>Third, for shooting against the snow (eg, ski slopes),
>what sort of metering compensation is generally recommended?
>The "usual"? Say +1.5/2EV? I'm a bit confused on how the meter
>works -- it's something of a large spot meter?

Yeah, it's pretty much a center "spot" meter.  I fill up the metering area
with snow and then open up 2 or 3 stops...depending on how much texture I
want in it.


Eric
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