Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/03/31
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]B. D. Colen wrote: >Marc Attinasi told us that... > >3-d matrix metering is silly - where's the fun in that? > >[to which B.D. Responded, in part] > >Try working in a fast moving, and/or potentially dangerous situation where >you absolutely must nail the shot - and you will find that there are times >when Matrix metering is a life-saver. > >But there are >those times - admittedly rare with the kind of shooting I do - when I am >definitely happy that I have Matrix metering. > Yea, I admit it is sometimes nice to have a point and shoot with a 300mm lens on it. So, matrix meter, bracket one stop on each side, with and without flash, and use a half roll of film to get the shot! :-) Keep in mind that people have made prize winning photos in those situations for generations before matrix metering came on the scene too, so it is really just a matter of confidence and to some extent a replacement for intimate familiarity with the camera and film you are using. But, I will give in to the idea of using matrix metering for some situations - but I maintain that it is just no fun. It's like buying a shot from one of the 100 pros that are programmed into the camera! Thanks, - - marc - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html