Metering on Manual Setting

[mikedavid]

When using my Canon A-1 film camera, I will normally set the camera on manual, set a shutter speed, and then meter various areas of the frame with the camera. This usually will give me a good idea of the proper aperture setting, especially for scenes with both bright and dark elements.

I have been unable to figure out how to do the same thing with the G-1. It appears that the best I can do is look at the LCD screen and change the speed and aperture settings until the image appears properly exposed. When taking pictures in bright light, it is a little difficult to properly judge the exposure from the screen.

I'd appreciate any suggestions on how to use the G-1 to meter the exposure.

[kennethwoodruff]

you could just switch to Tv, set a speed, and do your metering, then switch back to manual to apply the settings you determine.

[Grant Dixon]

Not sure why Canon disconnected the metering in this situation but we are stuck with it! So you can take a meter reading in one of the other modes and then transpose it onto the manual settings or if you are like me use a hand held meter.