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*felix68* · 08-03-2008, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Canada_Rockies

The testers probably picked up on Pentax's usual slight underexposure setting. I wouldn't bother with the +0.5 unless I were disappointed with the results. What I was complaining about was the testing bias towards a camera that did not consistently meter at the same point because it averaged out to correct. That reminds me of the old statistician joke - a statistician with one foot in a bucket of ice water and the other in a bucket of boiling water would, on average, be comfortable.

Yeah, I would say that those test results are laughable. I have been very happy with the metering on my PZ-1P. Even with flash, it seems to be spot on every time.

08-03-2008, 11:38 AM	#15
felix68 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 124	Originally Posted by Canada_Rockies The testers probably picked up on Pentax's usual slight underexposure setting. I wouldn't bother with the +0.5 unless I were disappointed with the results. What I was complaining about was the testing bias towards a camera that did not consistently meter at the same point because it averaged out to correct. That reminds me of the old statistician joke - a statistician with one foot in a bucket of ice water and the other in a bucket of boiling water would, on average, be comfortable. Yeah, I would say that those test results are laughable. I have been very happy with the metering on my PZ-1P. Even with flash, it seems to be spot on every time. __________________ K100D, PZ-1P, ME Super DA18-55, DA50-200, FA28-80, DA21L, FA31L, FA50 f1.4, M 100 f4 Macro 2 X Vivitar 285HV, GI Radio Triggers, Various Umbrellas, Light Stands, Etc.