Warren,
They are Cokin A-type 1X and 2X graduated ND filters. Would this alter your
suggestions?
Joel
At 03:05 AM 9/13/1999 EDT, you wrote:
>In a message dated 99-09-13 00:56:45 EDT, you write:
>
>> 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 assume that you were given a set of the fixed in filter ring type and not
>the rectangular or square Cokin types. I agree that this presents a problem
>with spot metering. With the Cokin type you can just slide the filter around
>and take a spot reading in the dark area and then move it and take a spot of
>the lighter area. But with the fixed filter, this is nearly impossible so I
>just use averaging like is used to with the OM1. An averaging meter will
>always bias toward the brighter part of the scene so if the main area is
>there you won't have a problem. But if the main subject in in the darker
part
>you should open up some and bracket.
>
>Warren
>
>
>Warren
>
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