Matrix Vs. Spot metering
- Thread starter Lugnut
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VERY basically - matrix metering takes the entire picture into account for determining the correct exposure for the entire scene. Spot metering only takes a specific point into account for setting the exposure. Usually, the center focus spot in 35mm is the area used for the spot metering.
Spot metering is best to use when you want to focus or base the exposure on a single area like someone's face.
Matrix is if you want the entire picture to have the same exposure - like a crowd or scenery.
Spot metering is best to use when you want to focus or base the exposure on a single area like someone's face.
Matrix is if you want the entire picture to have the same exposure - like a crowd or scenery.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
I use the spot if I want to focus or meter on a particular subject but they aren't or won't be in the middle of the shot.ylexot said:
Point the center spot at the subject, push the shutter release button halfway, re-align the shot to where I want the subect, push the shutter release the rest of the way.
ylexot
Super Genius
On my camera, it will re-adjust the exposure if I recompose. I have to use the Auto Exposure (AE) lock function to do that (just hit another button). If I was going to use spot metering a lot, I'd probably configure the camera to AF/AE lock on the thumb button. A wedding photographer that I know has his set to AF lock on the thumb button.itsbob said:
Anyway, there are a lot of different ways to work. So far, I just like using the matrix metering to get the overall exposure right. I can adjust the expose later as long as there aren't blown-out highlights (which the 5D is incredible about).
Now I use the AE lock, then use the half press to focus on the subject before moving the view around the way Bob mentioned.
