Contax G2 - center-weighted metering

[piero_piero]

Hi,

 

I am wondering how the center-weighted metering works on my G2. I

tried to compare with the 801s set at center-weighted and it seems

that the 801s center-weighted is more "spot" than G2's. I find it

amazing. Do you ?

 

Do you know how metering wotks on the G2 ?

 

thanks,

piero

[piero_piero]

Anybody can help me ?

[kc4fox]

The G2 has a grey shutter curtain for "overall metering" with a sensor aimed at the middle of it, giving a greater emphasis to the center.

 

I can't speak to the 801, but I can say that overall, my impression is of a center weighted average exposure metering, like I'd expect for the shutter to be greyed like it is- more emphasis on the center, but still responsive to light/dark elsewhere in the frame. It works well enough for me. If I want a true spot, the Seikonic is around...

[neil_baylis]

I can't tell you how it works, but I can tell you how <b>well</b> it works. It's extremely accurate indeed. It's a delight to use.

[kevin conville]

I've never seen a graph indicating the exact pattern of the light meter. I have no idea what

an 801s is. Sounds like a hand held dedicated light meter.

 

For most lighting conditions the Gs meter works well. I however, often use an incident

meter to judge exposure. When there is no obvious light source and the light is pretty low,

I'll usually use the camera's meter with good results even with chrome films.

 

This doesn't exactly answer your question, but...