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Re: [OM] new to the list/ precision of metering-dial 2S, 4 Ti

Subject: Re: [OM] new to the list/ precision of metering-dial 2S, 4 Ti
From: "G.H. Meunier" <gmeunier@xxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 16:09:51 +0200
>2. Spot or cw-mode - another but only technical aspect: My OM Ti
>announces usually 1/3 stop lower in spot-mode than in CW-mode (in Auto as
>well as manual), of course metering an absolutely even lighted object
>(wall f.e.).
>This behaviour I found at my first attempt to buy a used 4 T and
>resisted; bought for that reason a new 4 Ti - and found the same.
>Are there other users who recognize this as well? If yes which should be
>suggested as the ?correct? measurement? Theoretically important in manual
>use, though a bit academical I admit, but high precision is one of the
>claims of relatively expensive cameras.
>BTW - in this respect the 2S give fully identical measurements comparing
>auto-cw and manual spot!
>

What I'm going to write is not going to help!

Check with various lenses, and you'll notice that the difference varies
(larger with zoom lenses, the 50/3.5 too,...). I've checked with various
OM3 /4s and they all show it.

Gérard

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