Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Original message: >From: Nathan Wajsman <photo@frozenlight.eu> >While I have no experience with the M8 beyond fondling it and drooling >on it, I do have extensive experience shooting several models of Canon >and Olympus DSLRs. I completely agree with the comments from Tina and >others: if you shoot RAW and expose as if you were shooting slide >film, you will have better dynamic range than with film. ................................................................................................................................ Same situation here (no M8, only Canon). I use manual exposure 85-90% of the time, so I don't have to second-guess the camera's decision. In fact, on sunny days I set according to the "Sunny-16 rule" and have been getting the best RAW files. Alan Alan Magayne-Roshak, Senior Photographer UPAA POY 1978 University Information Technology Services University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Office Phone: 414 229-6525 | E-mail: amr3@uwm.edu Department Phone: 414 229-4282 http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Alan+Magayne-Roshak/