Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/06/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]J. Gilbert Plantinga writes: > 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. > This is one situation where an incident meter can be a good back up. I like to carry a small "cheap" gossen in the pocket to take the occasional reading of incident light. YOu can also meter off a grey card or your hand and compensate. Cheers Alastair Firkin @ work ;-) http://www.afirkin.com http://www.familyofman2.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html