Hi,
> Why not combine spot and matrix with OTF? Should be possible.
a spot meter would require an exposure lock, which is incompatible
with real-time metering.
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Bob
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Tuesday, July 31, 2001, 2:46:57 PM, you wrote:
> Nenad wrot:
>> I am suggesting a minimalist approach in updating the LX - adding only what
>> is needed to make it worth buying (and keeping the price reasonable) in
>> today's market as opposed to 1980. Nice camera though the LX is, most would
>> agree that it is a flawed masterpiece (as with many Pentax cameras).
> Well, I for one don't think its flawed by 1980 standards wich in my opinion is the
>standards it should be judged from. Funnily enough, there were people back then who
>thought the LX was loaded with
> unecessary features that made it strictly for snapshooters on auto pilot. It was
>also grossly overpriced. Sounds familiar?
> > What I proposed would not drastically affect the look or function of the
>> camera which would to the casual observer appear the same. More
>> importantly, it wouldn't break Pentax's R&D budget; wouldn't require
>> complete re-tooling of production equipment; and would allow the use of the
>> current range of accessories.
> I seriously doubt they will scavenge the old parts bin. Its probably much cheaper to
>design it from scratch to comply with modern production methods. The LX electronics
>are outdated - parts for it
> is not manufactured anymore. Hence, electronics needs to be redesigned. I also
>strongly suspect that Pentax will beef up the shutter with higher max speed an much
>faster synch speed - almosty
> universally a must have these days; just look at the Nikon FM3a. That means out goes
>the shutter. If Pentax decide on built-in motorized transport then out goes the film
>transport. Whats left of
> the original? Nothing!
>> The additional metering I suggest is necessary because no matter how good
>> the LX's OTF system is (and it's great that it doesn't need a viewfinder
>> blind) most photographers like to have some control of the exposure.
>> Features like spot metering and memory lock are taken for granted even on
>> budget cameras these days and the lack of these features severly compromises
>> the LX's flexibility.
> Why not combine spot and matrix with OTF? Should be possible.
> Pål
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