F4 and vertial Matrix

chip j · Jan 16, 2015

No doubt the F4's Matrix computer can handle horizontal shots well, but is it programmed well enough to handle lots of verticals too?

Sirius Glass · Jan 16, 2015

chip j · Jan 16, 2015

How do you know?

jimjm · Jan 16, 2015

Nikon's own publications regarding the metering systems state that a built-in sensor detects when the camera is held vertically, and adjusts the metering pattern appropriately.

F4user · Jan 16, 2015

DP20 finder have 2 mercury switches for sensing. old school . now any stupidsmartphone have silicon chips as magnetic compass, gyroscope, gravity sensor, .....

Sirius Glass · Jan 18, 2015

chip j said:
How do you know?

The light reading is the same in landscape and portrait for the same subject. The electronics are not influenced by gravity.

chip j · Jan 18, 2015

I just thought there would be more horizontal algorithyms or whatever stored in the computer rather than vertical ones.

LJSLATER · Jan 20, 2015

I don't use Matrix. Center-weight is king. Although, a decade after standardizing on ASA100 film, I do fine without a meter.

At least with negative films.
(´･_･`)

F4 and vertial Matrix

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