RE: [Leica] M6 meter

["Eno" <eno22@enter.net>]

I won't speak for Ted of course, but I disagree.  Definitely fair to say but
exposure nirvana (fun!) is something you achieve much later, after the shot
is taken.  Or you then confirm it.  I almost always shoot with quick even
arrows, all slow slides - contrasty, and when I hit that 'exposure'
satisfaction level I'm...satisfied for sure but I can rarely attribute any
metering techniques that justify the outcome.  I know it happens enough that
it's not pure chance, but a meter that's just 'good enough' stop kvetching
and shoot...
Then I've spent much time on a shot, back ache, and so on and tried hard and
then was disappointed - a waste of time and frustrating.  If I were to
pursue the latter I think it would amount to less satisfaction in terms of
results.
In any case one should do the former (just adjust) whenever possible.
Animated subjects don't really make a difference.

as a side note:
I haven't shot anyone in a while (please don't snip here).  "I'm documenting
the human condition".  Ohh... I am lucky to be in that position.  What I
should do is when I take a picture of a stranger who looks annoyed I should
'at least' offer him the camera so that I can be part of such an important
analysis too.  "The photographer should be invisible"  yeah for the
audience.  Otherwise wear that amendment flag in case you come across as
personally offensive.  Most likely people running to take people pictures  -
with all serious intent - look like an ass making an ass out of himself.


<<<

Come on, Ted. Wouldn't it be fair to say that, if yoy're seeking exposure
nirvana, a hand-held meter is always the tool to use. But if you want to get
photographs in real life - i.e., of animate objects - just adjust for the
red light and shoot? :-)

B.D.
>>>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Ted Grant
> Sent: Sunday, December 05, 1999 1:54 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 meter
>
>
> Mark Rutledge wrote:
>
> <<<<<The meter in the M6 is compelling, but the only info I
> can find on the
> metered area is that it is "selective". Is this somewhere
> between spot and
> centerweighted? If it is more spot, by the time you figured
> what is 18%
> gray in the scene, wouldn't it be just as quick to use a
> handheld and get a
> much less expensive M2,4-2,4P,? Any feedback is welcome.>>>>
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> This is how I generally use my M6's and without any thought
> of whether it's
> selective or not.
>
> I see, focus, adjust aperture or shutter speed dial, red
> lights on.....SHOOT!:)
>
> If you stop to think where the area is that is being metered,
> it's over and
> you've missed the photograph.
>
> Keep it simple!  I'm sure others will give you the technical
> aspects, but I
> can assure you using the in camera meter is much much faster
> by far than
> fiddling with a hand meter.  Not that there aren't times when the hand
> meter is the right tool. Rarely.
>
> ted
>
> Ted Grant
> This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler.
> http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant
>