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450D off center spot metering

Started Jun 17, 2016 | Discussions thread
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Re: 450D off center spot metering

Lemming51 wrote:

Marc dbr wrote:

Hey guys, just a quick question here: can you move the spot metering evaluating source with one of the focus points when you're shooting off center portraits?

No. Spot meter is only at the center. Point at the target you want to meter, apply any EC and press * (AEL) to lock the exposure, then recompose/focus/shoot.

Agreed. Spot metering options are based on hardware design, for OVF use. Plus you must understand how an slr meters for exposure , e.g.if you meter off of something rather dark you need to use -exposure compensation and if meter off of light color must use +exposure compensation.

So spot metering is no magic option.

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