Metering on Manual Setting

mikedavid · 15th of May 2001 (Tue)

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 · 6th of June 2001 (Wed)

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 · 7th of June 2001 (Thu)

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.

15th of May 2001 (Tue)	#1
mikedavid Junior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 18	Metering on Manual Setting 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.

6th of June 2001 (Wed)	#2
kennethwoodruff Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 7	Re: Metering on Manual Setting you could just switch to Tv, set a speed, and do your metering, then switch back to manual to apply the settings you determine.

7th of June 2001 (Thu)	#3
Grant Dixon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 19	Re: Metering on Manual Setting 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.

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