----- Original Message ----- From: "J. C. O'Connell" Subject: RE: Re[2]: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)
> > I like it for its low light sensitivity and because it will alter > > exposure time part way through a long exposure if the lighting > > conditions change. > > > > -Aaron > If the lighting conditions change during the exposure isnt > the photograph going to be screw up anyway??? http://www.pdml.net/LX_Gallery/sasklx.html The lighting guy was changing the lights fast enough that I couldn't get an accurate manual exposure (I am no slouch with a camera, BTW). This was shot with the LX set to automatic. I recall being quite amazed while shooting this concert because the camera kept giving very diffeent readings from what it was indicating. The LX metering system in auto is quite an amazing piece of work. If the light levels drop during the exposure, the camera will continue to expose the film until the correct exposure is reached. If the light levels increase, the camera will cut off the exposure prior to what was indicated when the shutter was actuated when the correct exposure is achieved. In a normal auto exposure, or manual exposure situation, if the light level changes during exposure, the rxposure will be off. The beauty of the LX metering sustem is that it continues to meter the exposure while the exposure is happening, and therefore can react to changing light coditions during the exposure. It is unique in this particular feature. AFAIK, all other cameras stop metering the scene when the shutter is actuated. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
