Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Hi Felix, yes I have used advanced metering systems and they do give > accurate exposures. What does "accurate" mean? If you're not enlarging over 4x6, then you're probably right, but if you expect to get a 'mind blowing' enlargement, you need to understand what it is you are doing. > Unless you are just AWFUL at judging light intensity and miss the correct > exposure by more than 1 stop your negatives will be FINE as long as you > don't blow the development. What's "FINE"? If you expect to get an exceptional tonal range from your negatives, as I said above, you need to understand what it is you are doing. You lose detail, and that detail can not be made up for in printing. It really depends on what type of work you are doing. Your blanket statements do not apply to everyone. I would prefer to know how to use the tools I have well than to just rely on dumb luck.