Metering
The 49-zone metering system has served the E-series cameras well in models such as the E-620, and in general conditions it sticks to a perfect midtone.
Under trickier lighting conditions, however, I did find I needed to occasionally dial in a negative exposure compensation of 1/3 or 2/3 of a stop to avoid overexposure. There was a tipping point of around the halfway mark where the exposure would prioritise over either the exposure of the land or the sky, depending on the composition.
This is perfectly sensible for a metering system, but is worth bearing in mind if you are shooting without grad filters. For critical detail it is a sensible option to use the camera’s highlight and shadow metering options to ensure that the greatest detail is maintained in whichever option you choose. The exposure compensation is also a generous ±5EV, so there’s plenty of leeway to adjust between shots or bracket should you wish.
A little fill-in flash really helped with portraits and the E-5 balanced the exposure nicely
