[OM] Re: E1 vs. 10D, D100, D70, etc...

[Jim Sharp]

Chuck

I have a Nikon 990 that I've owned for years and I've not see these 
exposure issues with it. I was planning on selling it when I purchased 
the D100 but I think I might just keep it. It's got a decent macro lens 
built in and is very convenient for things like eBay photos. Not to 
mention how bad I'll take a bath on it and all the accessories I've 
purchased over time...

--
Jim


Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> Count me amongst those who think your D100 has a problem.  I have no 
> experience with Nikon DSLR's but did have a Nikon Coolpix 800 P&S which 
> used Nikon 256 point matrix metering.  That camera never ceased to amaze 
> me at how accurate it was in nailing auto exposures under difficult 
> lighting situations.  Not 100% accutate but pretty darn close.  I can't 
> believe the D100 is using lesser technology.
> 
> Likwise, the Minolta A1 has matrix metering and I also find it amazingly 
> accurate.  Not 100% (as the Schnozz just testified) but in a scene like 
> you have depicted I am certain it would get it spot on... certainly not 
> off by 2-1/2 stops.
> 
> BTW, I'm with Peter on the difference between your two shots.  While the 
> incident light may have been identical the camera's reflected light 
> meter would see something much different between the two.  Nevertheless, 
> I believe most modern matrix metering systems should have gotten both of 
> these correct.  It's the camera or possibly the camera/lens combo.
> 
> Chuck Norcutt
> 
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