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[OM] Re: Advanced light metering (was: Introduction Simon Worby)

Subject: [OM] Re: Advanced light metering (was: Introduction Simon Worby)
From: Jez.Cunningham@xxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 14:04:18 +0200

Simon asked:
   "Yes, they do "spot" metering, but it's still only reflected light, so
   can they perceive colour and/or reflectivity of the subject, or do they
   still assume 18% grey?"

Well the spot meter just measures the little area it sees - it's the person
behind that has to point it and interpret what result (s)he's given.  Point
it at 18% grey and you get the right answer.  Point it at a bride in a coal
cellar or a black cat in the snow and you will be disappointed.  (Unless of
course you have an OM3/4 - then you press Shadow or Hilight and you get the
RIGHT answer!)

Well, nearly right anyway.

br
jez



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