> Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 06:55:00 -0600
> From: clintonr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> We were warned that, due to the optical characteristics of unusually wide
> angle lenses, the reading in "Spot" mode would vary, and there was no means
> to correct for that -- end of discussion. I was able to pry out of the
> trainer that it had to do with the angles at which light exited the rear of
> wide angle lenses, reflecting off the sub-mirror, thence into the SbC array.
This sounds credible, and my 4T plus my 21/3.5 does this too (should have
tested). I withdraw my earlier conclusion:
> look through the viewfinder and see whether your eyes agree with the meter. If
> not, I'd say there is likely some method flaw or a camera problem.
What I love about trying to explain something one hasn't seen before and
don't have authoritative third-party explanations for, is that one can use
other knowledge, give it one's best logical shot, and still be a gasbag. :-)
Thanks for actual information, even if partial.
Andrew
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