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Marvin,
I didn't know that the camera was programmed to underexpose, that's interesting. That's certainly not a bad thing though, as you said Marvin you don't want to lose the light values.
Mike,
I set the camera for matrix metering and exposure bracketing during a photo shoot. I've found that trying to use center-weighted or spot metering, while far more accurate, is too time-consuming. Same with the histogram/highlight feature. I like being able to shoot as fast as possible, particularly with squirmy little kids. Their facial expressions change so fast, I hate to miss that perfect one. Many times with kids I have the camera on continuous shooting. Also with models, I like to try different positions and lighting setups, and being quick helps to keep the model interested and fresh looking.
I also shoot JPGs, as the raw format takes too long to write, and I prefer spontaneity over the difference in image quality. I then choose one or two of the images with the best exposures, and view them on my LCD monitor for painting, and can enlarge/lighten areas on the fly, so to speak.
Just my two cents...
Holly
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