Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/28
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At 07:46 AM 11/28/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>And if so, is it
>bottom/center weighting or straight averaging? The next question follows:
>If it uses only the averaging method for TTL regulation of the flash unit,
>can it simultaneously measure the ambient light with, say, matrix or spot
>methods?
As I understand it, when using flash fill, yes, you can use the spot meter
for the ambient exposure, but it's average for flash. But if you want to
use spot metering with the flash, it's only wise to do so with the F mode
of the camera;, and not use the TTL flash function, or the sensor on the
flash itself. The flash should be set to manual for such operation. This is
better with off-camera flash for sure.
Eric Welch
Carlsbad, CA
http://www.neteze.com/ewelch
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