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Re: [OM] Metering Grad ND Filters

Subject: Re: [OM] Metering Grad ND Filters
From: Joel Wilcox <jowilcox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 1999 08:43:08 -0500
Warren,

They are Cokin A-type 1X and 2X graduated ND filters. Would this alter your
suggestions?

Joel

At 03:05 AM 9/13/1999 EDT, you wrote:
>In a message dated 99-09-13 00:56:45 EDT, you write:
>
>> I was recently given a set of graduated neutral density filters, also
>>  sometimes called split filters.  I am interested in how those of you
>>  especially with OM-2S, OM-3(x), or OM-4(x) bodies use the meter with
these.
>>   I expect to use these to retain foreground detail when photographing
>>  sunrises or sunsets. 
>>  
>I assume that you were given a set of the fixed in filter ring type and not 
>the rectangular or square Cokin types. I agree that this presents a problem 
>with spot metering. With the Cokin type you can just slide the filter around 
>and take a spot reading in the dark area and then move it and take a spot of 
>the lighter area. But with the fixed filter, this is nearly impossible so I 
>just use averaging like is used to with the OM1. An averaging meter will 
>always bias toward the brighter part of the scene so if the main area is 
>there you won't have a problem. But if the main subject in in the darker
part 
>you should open up some and bracket.  
>
>Warren
>
>
>Warren
>
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