Hi,
On 11 Aug 2001, at 19:13:17 -0700 (PDT),
Tonghang Zhou wrote:
> I have some LXes and very pleased with them. But I don't
> understand why the OTF metering is that useful, considering
> especially how much this feature costs in the Olympus OM
> cameras.
Have a look at my submission to the LX Gallery.
It's a bit unusual shot for sure, but try to do it with any other
(built-into-camera) metering system.
> After all, almost every scence you expose is imperfect
> for an averaging meter. They are not 18% grey throughout
> (or should it be 13%?)
> I often find myself having to set the exposure manually
My LX also has an exp. compensation dial on the left side of
the top plate. What about Yours?
> So I guess I don't know how to take advantage of the OTF
> metering in non-flash photography.
AFAIK all TTL flash systems use OTF.
> Now, a spot meter which lets you hold the exposure, seems
> to make better sense. Like the Z?-5n.
A different tool for different tasks.
Gabor
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