Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I don't think the fuzzy logic is as good as our artistic judgement in this case. It may well be imperfect but it is ours. Yes you will more likely get a usable exposure. It may not be what you envisioned though. Also, at least with the digi compacts the ASA variation will be native or overamplification mode. Exposure decision might typically be a wide open or stopped right down decision. Similarly to focus zone decisions. You are not talking about continuously variable options. Simple functions only. I sure don't want any M digital taking away that functionality from me. There are a plethora of DSLR choices if you want clever mode or need what they can do for you (yes I know they are supremely versatile). The whole raison d'?tre for the M8 is that it is an M. You make the decisions in every aspect. What you input will be what comes out, in superlative quality with the best glass in the world. Try to turn it into a Nikon or Canon and you get a superbly screwed together quaint camera that is not as clever and costs a LOT. Rant off. Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] Canon G9 or Leica M8? > This is something I figured would eventually happen.... Auto ASA..... > > In reality, it is a programmed version of AE, with a twist. > > Next feature is auto-HCB.... it automatically knows the decisive moment. > > Nice story Ted..... Sounds like you had a really good day as well! > > Frank Filippone > red735i@earthlink.net > > > > I found the ASA setting > rather interesting because you can set the ASA on automatic and the camera, > depending on light level conditions, will automatically select the required > ASA for successful exposures. Or you can set your ASA manually as required. > > This is a thing which I depend on and have been pushing on the LUG. Both Nikon and Canon (in turn) have it and I mentioned I'd not get a camera; specifically the M8 without it. Mark William Rabiner markrabiner.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information