Re: [Leica] How does the Leica R8 (now braketing 101)

["\(SonC\) Sonny Carter" <sonc@sonc.com>]

Once I took a roll of film that I had bracketed several shots on to a Wolf
One-Hour in New Orleans,

When I returned for the film, the manager came over to inform me that it
seemed that my camera's autoexposure was not working right, and he would be
glad to check out my camera for me.

Sonny
http://www.sonc.com




- ----- Original Message -----
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 3:59 PM
Subject: RE: [Leica] How does the Leica R8 calculate exposure in matrix
metering mode?


> I don't think what you are describing is what is normally referred to as
> bracketing, George - it's just shooting.
>
> Bracketing is firing off three quickshots, one "under exposed" according
to
> the meter reading, one right on, and one over - the assumption being that
> that way one is sure to hit it with one. Folks used to do this by making
the
> adjustment themselves, but most cameras now have "autobracketing" features
> which you can set to produce a sequence with one frame at the meter
reading,
> one x stops or fraction of a  stop over, and one under.
>
> And, of course, what you have are three photos - of three different
> instants - with one correctly exposed. As I noted originally, if you're
> shooting a rock or barn, that's great....you can't miss. But if you are
> shooting in any kind of dynamic situation...
>
> 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 George
> Lottermoser
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 4:20 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: RE: [Leica] How does the Leica R8 calculate exposure in matrix
> metering mode?
>
>
> bdcolen@earthlink.net (B. D. Colen)5/24/022:14 PM
>
> > matrix or any other form of metering may insure that you will
> have at least
> > one correctly exposed frame out of three, it never insures that
> you have the
> > right frame correctly exposed.
>
> Not sure we're talking about the same thing - but I'm using the
> term bracketing to refer to a shooting situation where I'm
> watching things change and making decisions along the way. For me
> this may apply to any number of situations where I get the shot
> as the meter recommends, next frame, new action, I consciously
> make a decision to delve into the shadows a bit more, next shot I
> consciously, make a decision to bring the highlights down, next
> shot, new action, I may be back on the meter's recommendation or
> I may have decided to keep exposing more for the shadows. As with
> any such discussion the subject determines the thinking. If we're
> talking KKK rally, or a bridal gown, I'll go for the highlight
> detail, etc. In all cases I'm working with in a bracket range
> that all shots will be useable. But I'll have subtle effect
> differences to choose from. I have only held the botton down on
> motor drives once or twice and then it was just to have that fun.
>
> George
>
>
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