What meter do you use in camera?

k54 · 05-09-2010, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by pontusadefjord

95% of the time I'm using old manual lenses, so I can't use matrix. And I've got a katzeye focusing screen so spot is out of the question. Center it is!

Thanks for mentioning the Katzeye. I googled it and it is the one I needed as I am also on manual mode most of the time and use Center Weighted Metering.

How is it installed? Can I install it by myself or there is a need to be installed by a technician inside the K-x?

wlachan · 05-09-2010, 11:43 PM

Matrix, not because it is good (far from it), but I am plain lazy. If I want control, spot meter and M mode.

pontusadefjord · 05-09-2010, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by k54

Thanks for mentioning the Katzeye. I googled it and it is the one I needed as I am also on manual mode most of the time and use Center Weighted Metering.

How is it installed? Can I install it by myself or there is a need to be installed by a technician inside the K-x?

I did it myself on my K200D but it was a little bit scary. Not sure about the K-x but you could probably do it yourself if you're careful.

(I think you can find lots of info on how to do it in other parts of the forum)

k54 · 05-10-2010, 12:01 AM

Originally posted by pontusadefjord

I did it myself on my K200D but it was a little bit scary. Not sure about the K-x but you could probably do it yourself if you're careful.

(I think you can find lots of info on how to do it in other parts of the forum)

Thanks for the info. I will find more info and buy it.

Pentaxie · 05-10-2010, 03:20 AM

Almost exclusively, I used center weighted. For zooming in close, I normally used spot. For wide and especially taking landscape of natures, I will use matrix.

I do agree with a fellow forum member who commented that "None of these modes changes the actual meter reading, only what parts of the metering field is used for your exposure. Spot for instance, only meters the center area."

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05-09-2010, 11:41 PM	#16
k54 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Originally posted by pontusadefjord 95% of the time I'm using old manual lenses, so I can't use matrix. And I've got a katzeye focusing screen so spot is out of the question. Center it is! Thanks for mentioning the Katzeye. I googled it and it is the one I needed as I am also on manual mode most of the time and use Center Weighted Metering. How is it installed? Can I install it by myself or there is a need to be installed by a technician inside the K-x?

05-09-2010, 11:43 PM	#17
wlachan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Albums Posts: 2,625	Matrix, not because it is good (far from it), but I am plain lazy. If I want control, spot meter and M mode.

05-09-2010, 11:49 PM	#18
pontusadefjord Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Uppsala Photos: Gallery Posts: 111	Originally posted by k54 Thanks for mentioning the Katzeye. I googled it and it is the one I needed as I am also on manual mode most of the time and use Center Weighted Metering. How is it installed? Can I install it by myself or there is a need to be installed by a technician inside the K-x? I did it myself on my K200D but it was a little bit scary. Not sure about the K-x but you could probably do it yourself if you're careful. (I think you can find lots of info on how to do it in other parts of the forum)

05-10-2010, 12:01 AM	#19
k54 Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Originally posted by pontusadefjord I did it myself on my K200D but it was a little bit scary. Not sure about the K-x but you could probably do it yourself if you're careful. (I think you can find lots of info on how to do it in other parts of the forum) Thanks for the info. I will find more info and buy it.

05-10-2010, 03:20 AM	#20
Pentaxie Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 429	Almost exclusively, I used center weighted. For zooming in close, I normally used spot. For wide and especially taking landscape of natures, I will use matrix. I do agree with a fellow forum member who commented that "None of these modes changes the actual meter reading, only what parts of the metering field is used for your exposure. Spot for instance, only meters the center area."

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