Pete-
You obviously asked too many questions to fit in the standard answer book!
As to your question to the group....
Hmmm, you're the one who usually uses the 28 for buildings and outdoor
scenes. How often do you use the spotmeter? That will be your answer. Some
may rely heavily on the spot and others may not use it at all. I'd suggest
it depends heavily on your own habits as to how losing the ability to spot
meter would impact your photo style. Personally, I judge a scene for its own
light merits. If I need to spot meter, I do. If it looks like averaging will
work, I do that. What are your druthers? I'm sure the cost of a thin
circular polorizer weighs in the decision, but you didn't ask if it's worth
it.
Good luck in your decision.
Mickey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pete Prunskunas" <pyotr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 3:41 PM
Subject: [OM] Losing spot metering (was: Lens hood allowance for filters)
> I sent the following question to Olympus customer support, and the
> last line is their reply:
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> >>Using an Olympus OM-3Ti and 28mm f2.0 lens and the standard
> >>(included) Olympus screw-in lens hood, is it possible to add a
> >>filter without causing vignetting? How about adding a standard
> >>(the slim filters do not have front threads) circular polarizer?
> >As long as you use slim filters, you shouldn't have a problem.
>
> As you can see, the techo-emailer did not really answer my
> question. So, I will attack the question from a different angle.
> I could use a linear polarizer with a wide angle lens and a hood
> to avoid any vignetting. However, then I wouldn't be able to use
> spot metering. Before I start spending money, I'd like to hear
> comments on that option. I generally use my 28mm lens to
> photograph buildings and other outdoor city scenes. How
> limiting would the elimination of spot metering be for city photos?
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> Pete
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