> AFAIK when you use memo with a center weighted reading, the value of the
> exposure is stored *after* you take the first exposure. This is because the
> camera uses the OTF circuit to determine the exposure. After the first
> exposure is taken, the EV is stored in memory. You can test this for
> yourself. Use a low light subject so you can tell the difference between
> shutter speeds. First, using an unloaded OM-4(Ti), take a center-weighed
> reading and set the Memory lever. In my test I get an indicated speed of 1/2
> second but when the shutter button is pressed the actual speed is more like 4
> seconds. Secondly, load the camera with film and repeat the procedure. This
> time the indicated and actual shutter speeds are the same so the camera must
> be using OTF metering. At least that's what my ears are telling me. <g>
>
> Bill Rice
> Illinois, USA
Hi Bill,
What camera were you using to perform the test, OM4 or OM4Ti? We have
two (including me) here that found different between before exposure and
memorized reading with 4T/Ti and one found no different with OM4.
C.H.Ling
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