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Old 11-16-2004, 08:46 AM   #1
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Old 11-16-2004, 10:21 AM   #2
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Marvin,

I didn't know that the camera was programmed to underexpose, that's interesting. That's certainly not a bad thing though, as you said Marvin you don't want to lose the light values.

Mike,

I set the camera for matrix metering and exposure bracketing during a photo shoot. I've found that trying to use center-weighted or spot metering, while far more accurate, is too time-consuming. Same with the histogram/highlight feature. I like being able to shoot as fast as possible, particularly with squirmy little kids. Their facial expressions change so fast, I hate to miss that perfect one. Many times with kids I have the camera on continuous shooting. Also with models, I like to try different positions and lighting setups, and being quick helps to keep the model interested and fresh looking.

I also shoot JPGs, as the raw format takes too long to write, and I prefer spontaneity over the difference in image quality. I then choose one or two of the images with the best exposures, and view them on my LCD monitor for painting, and can enlarge/lighten areas on the fly, so to speak.

Just my two cents...

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Old 11-16-2004, 07:02 PM   #3
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Holly,

I think we have come to some of the same conclusions. There is more than one reasonable way to get to the post office from here. I take your point about the spontaneity.

But, in regards to the spot meter, I find that in certain lighting conditions the spot meter is the only thing that will render anything usable. The most common circumstance being the back lit scene, and certain other scenes when the light is extreme from light to dark. It does take a little more of a nimble hand when the view is wider and more inclusive, and you have to search to pinpoint that certain spot to expose.

This image has been cropped close to my liking, but when it was shot, much more light filled the scene. I don't think it could have been taken without spot metering.
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Yep, the truth you speak. I'm looking forward to seeing the new models you find in Sarasota, hopefully they won't be wearing sweaters!
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Once again, we've come to the same conclusion.
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