The photographs came back. I have shot with Fuji Superia 200 and 400, and the Kodak GPX 160 Pro. As stated before most of my shots in the snow were taken with a +1EV compensation. Some were taken without any compensation. The Fuji film was more forgiving (understand up to 2 EV)and the photos turned out with a slight over exposure. The Kodak 160 was dead accurate it showed a clear over exposure. I gave instructions for the lab to adjust the color tone where necessary. I guess the lab also compensated for the over-exposure on the Fuji. But the Kodak 160 Pro film was very sensitive and the +1EV was evident. The lab could not do much to compensate. My subjects are mostly in the center of the picture and forms about 30% to 70% of the picture. The rest being snow. In short the F5 RGB metering was accurate in all my pictures. Where there was a +1EV compensation it allowed it. Where there was no compensation the picture were bright and clear. I am more confident of the F5's RGB meter, I can trust it for all my shots even in the snow. I remember reading in Moose's F5 site that he trust the F5 RGB meter completely. There was some discussion about the F5 strap. The F5 looks good on its own, most straps will look great with the F5. But it is a heavy camera especially with some of the heavier lenses. It is more practical to get a neoprene or similar type padded strap like the Optech Pro Loop. It will distribute the weight over a larger area and the elasticity of the strap will reduce the loads induced by motion. Over all less fatigue on the neck or shoulders. It also look great with the F5. The wine color strap which came with the F5 is pretty but not as comfortable. My 2 cents. Happy holidays! KP ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
