Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Leica's inability to do better
From: Eric Welch <ewelch@ponyexpress.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 1998 20:54:12 -0600

At 11:10 AM 3/29/98 -0500, you wrote:

>There is no evidence that Nikon's 3D-RGB results in better exposures than
>other simpler metering systems, at least none that have been presented in

Sure, there's lots of evidence the RGB meter works. Most of the
photographers I know believe it does result in more accurate exposures.
When in fast moving shooting situations, it's comforting to know the camera
is truly state of the art. On the other hand, no meter is better than
another in slow-moving situations. The photographer's mind is the best
"matrix" system.

>Again, what is the point to a self-adjusting shutter?  Speaking to the

Actually, this is a great feature. Nothing like a totally accurate shutter
that keeps itself there. Sure it's not that big a deal, but every bit
helps. What's REALLY cool about this shutter, that makes it better than any
other shutter in the world, is that it tells you when it malfunctions. So
you don't nuke important film with a bad shutter. Imagine being a National
Geographic photographer shooting a world championship boxing match, only to
find out he has no pictures? That's a great feature every (electronic)
camera should have.
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Eric Welch
St. Joseph, MO
http://www.ponyexpress.net/~ewelch

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