Joel;
Your 'wonder brick' can do the same. I usually just push the button on
auto when using split filters. Sometimes I'll bias +/- depending on what
I want to achieve.
George
Joel Wilcox wrote:
>
> Oly Shooters:
>
> I was recently given a set of graduated neutral density filters, also
> sometimes called split filters. I am interested in how those of you
> especially with OM-2S, OM-3(x), or OM-4(x) bodies use the meter with these.
> I expect to use these to retain foreground detail when photographing
> sunrises or sunsets.
>
> I usually get acceptable results photographing early or late sun by
> metering to the side of the sun in auto on the OM-2S and then switching to
> manual and using the values indicated in the auto reading. Alternatively,
> I take a spot reading of the blue or red in the sky (if available) about 30
> degrees above the sun and set this as a middle value and go. If possible
> I do both systems and compare. Bracket for safety.
>
> I asked the person who gave me these filters how he determines exposure
> with them. I was surprised that with his wonderbrick he simply sets up the
> shot, positions the filter, takes a center-weighted averaged reading, and
> shoots -- with very good results.
>
> I was thinking that especially with the OM-3(x) or OM-4(x) there might be
> some interesting alternatives using multi-spot readings or highlight/shadow
> averaging. On the other hand, going with a center-weighted averaged
> reading would certainly be a snap for me, and the logic as to why it would
> work makes sense.
>
> Anybody?
>
> Joel Wilcox
> Iowa City, Iowa USA
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