I’m a matrix (multiple) metering/aperture priority shooter…at least for the most part. When I shoot Nikon D3S I’ve got the ev comp down pretty well and it’s very simple to implement. On the M9 I find that auto exposure frequently results in overexposing highlights… at least in a lot of situations that I shoot, e.g. dappled sunlight in the trees, etc… so I have been metering manually in a lot of situations. With the S2 I find myself mostly using multiple metering and aperture priority…unless I’m shooting with lights, then it’s obviously manual. For me I think it’s mostly a question of ease of use which probably translates to familiarity with the camera. Lots of ways to skin the cat and as long as the end result is a properly exposed image it doesn’t really matter how you get there.
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