Re: Is this true? (hi dani)

[Stan McQueen <stan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 02:39 AM 02/24/2001 -0500, Brian wrote:
>I found the following quote on this website:
>http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfmseries/fm/pa 
>rt4.htm
>As I was about to buy an FM as an IR body, I'm wondering now if it's a
>good idea.
>Does anyone else use HIE in a Nikon FM rated at about 25 ASA with an 88A
>filter mounted BTR, or at least USE an FM for HIE?
>
>Thanks,
>Brian
>
>Here's the quote:
>
>"GPD photo sensors
>
>      The FM's metering system uses two GPD's, which
>      are virtually insensitive to INFRARED RAYS and whose
>      spectral sensitivity closely parallels that of the human
>      eye, as its light sensors. The use of these elements
>      enable the FM's meter to respond instantly to
>      changing light levels of from EV 1 to EV 18. Thus,
>      the photographer can shift from bright to dim-light
>      shooting, or anywhere in between, then back again
>      and be sure of consistent exposures throughout."

I use both an FM and an FE for HIE, usually with a Red #29 filter, although 
I have also used a BTR filter. Works fine. I think the implication of the 
quote for IR photography is that you shouldn't meter through the lens, 
since the camera's meter is not sensitive to IR. However, I have 
successfully use the TTL meter with the Red 29 filter and the ASA set at 200.

Stan

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