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Using Spot metering (*) in M mode not possible?

Started Apr 29, 2022 | Questions thread
Dunlin Senior Member • Posts: 2,611
Re: Using Spot metering (*) in M mode not possible?
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In M (manual) mode YOU are setting the aperture and shutter speed.

Using the * button (it's called exposure lock) in M mode would only affect the ISO.

I'm not 'sure why it would work on newer canons. It doesn't on my 600d/t3i.

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