I don't agree with your assertion that Nikon's matrix metering will always find the correct exposure if you just placed the subject in the center of the viewfinder. That's what the center-weighted metering mode is for. The intent of the matrix metering mode was to figure out the 'correct' exposure when the subject was NOT in the center of the scene by evaluating the brightness and contrast of each segment in the 'matrix', fitting the data to the metering algorithm, and deciding on an appropriate exposure setting. The system doesn't work well if there are bright or dark features in the periphery of the scene. In such cases, a subject placed in the center will not be properly exposed. Berg _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
