This is not true. Nikons do not have databases of thousands of scenes stored in the cameras. (Think about the technical problems in storing this much data and instantly searching and accessing it back in 1983; when the FA came out.) What Nikon did was analyze tens of thousands of images to derive exposure rules based on metered differences between segments. My experience is that multi segment/matrix metering works very well for the vast majority of scenes. The trick is to find out where it won't work, and the only way to do that is to shoot many pictures in that metering mode. When I don't think matrix will work right I use spot metering. With bodies that have matrix and spot I never use CW. FWIW: I've found Pentax (ZX-5) and Nikon (F100 & N80) metering to equally good.
From: Chris Brogden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The algorithms are extremely complex; some Nikons, for example, have a database of tens of thousands of sample scenes that the camera will consider when choosing an exposure. - 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 .
