Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Elliot wrote: <<would the spot or central weighting feature of the R8 meter system have solved the question of under and over exposure that you noted?>>>> Hi Elliot, PMFJI on your note to Pascal, But the metering can be as simple as, if you like a darker, more saturated transparency, use the Intregal (center weighed) and if a slightly hotter exposure (lighter) go with the multi pattern (matrix) Pascal's description of the scene, white table and chairs, and an under exposure would seem it was in reverse of what he said, ie: he said "matrix -- underexposure" and yet that should have given a hotter look than an under exposure that would have occured in the Intregal (centerweighted) mode. The reason being that the Multi pattern would have gone hotter, therefore creating an over exposure of the white table and chairs due to trying to get a balance for the darker surrounding area. On top of the fact that it tends to go to the hot side anyway. I can understand the single person against an all dark back ground and burning out the person due to the longer exposure to compensate for the treed background, howver the meter as perfect as it is, is still a tool and is only as good as the tool handler. I wouldn't have thought to shoot the way he did of the human being in his description, as I would have spot metered for the face and let everything fall where it may in relation to the face exposure. Then of course to have bracketed a few frames. Particularly with slide film. :) Don't know if this is of any help, but let me assure you that you have one awesome piece of picture taking machinery in your hands! :) ted