Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug is essentially correct, but the matrix/program is supposed to make an educated guess. Think of it's reading as a suggestion, but use the R8's spot meter with the camera in manual mode to draw your own conclusions. Gilbert On Saturday, June 1, 2002, at 09:42 AM, Doug Herr wrote: > on 6/1/02 6:26 AM, Steve Barbour at kididdoc@cox.net wrote: > >> I will be shooting in Alaska soon with an R8.... wondering about best >> way of >> handling >> exposure/exposure compensation where there may be a lot of sun and >> clouds...and >> especially ...ice and snow...conditions foreign to me. >> Do I compensate, or can I use the P program/ and matix metering? I >> have >> very little >> experience under these conditions, and I would appreciate any >> helpful >> advice.....thanks. Steve >> >> >> Steve Barbour >> > > The meter doesn't know if it's ice, sky, rock or antler - all it knows > is > light and dark. You'll need to copmensate +1.5 or so for ice & snow. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html