Multi–spot metering – EOS–1 series Cameras

Found this while surfing around...it's next on my list of "learns how to do it".

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The beneft of multi spot metering is, according to my experience, that the camera will not only measure, but also remember the measurements of up to eight points. It will also show you the relationship between these points graphically on the exposure scale to the right of the viewfinder. This is one of the main differences between a 1D-series camera and the other models.

By measuring the points that are interesting to you in the image you are planning, you can make sure that they are taken into account for the exposure calculation. You can also adjust the exposure with the exposure compensation control.
The time-out may be a bit short, but the 1D-series cameras allow you to change that.

My personal experience from multi-spot metering is from the Canon T90 (the first camera to support this function), but the principle is the same.

yup i use this all the time .. outstanding feature...

cool, thanks for the tip.

Hmm, this is one I haven't tried yet... thanks for posting

I have recently learnt a bit about spot metering at my photo class I decided to see what it said in the 1D user manual on the subjet.I have found it agreat improvement over normal spot metering[not that I am that great at this anyway]and certainly often a big improvement over what the camera would think it required,Take three pics of a landscape for example, EV metering,spot,and multi spot and you can see what I mean

I assume this is only on the 1D3 and 1Ds3 rather than the 1D classic? But it would be handy feature to use once you get to know its strengths.

The Moose wrote in post #8026641
I assume this is only on the 1D3 and 1Ds3 rather than the 1D classic? But it would be handy feature to use once you get to know its strengths.

Feature of 1D.Set to spot mode, focus ,point focus centre spot on lightest area and press FEL button ,find a dark lit area ,press FEL button,point at a different lit area again press FEL ,these light reading [Up to 8 readings]are stored until the shutter is released.have fun.

Steveod wrote in post #8026828
Feature of 1D.Set to spot mode, focus ,point focus centre spot on lightest area and press FEL button ,find a dark lit area ,press FEL button,point at a different lit area again press FEL ,these light reading [Up to 8 readings]are stored until the shutter is released.have fun.

Didn't think it would be on the Dinosaur! Thanks, I'll have a go tomorrow since it's already pitch black here

Cameras like the Canon T90, EOS 3, EOS 1V and all marks of EOS 1D/1Ds support this feature.

The Moose wrote in post #8026837
Didn't think it would be on the Dinosaur! Thanks, I'll have a go tomorrow since it's already pitch black here

Hey Moose turn your ISO up and use it inside ,take a camera exposed pic first and compare

I know the 1Dmkii has it as I've used it a few times.

Here's a good link explaining things with a Mark III

http://www.usa.canon.c​om …uctID=109&artic​leTypeID=5

just a question, the description sounds like it is a mini evaluative metering mode but you have perfect control as to what will be used to average the exposure....correct?

how different (accuracy wise) is this from taking a spot meter reading on something i know the reflectance value of and adjusting the exposure compensation to put the subject on the correct zone?

i thought the general concept was, if you for example put the white on zone 6 or 7 then all the other colors would follow and would be exposed for correctly.....wouldnt averaging an extreme white and a black lead to an exposure compromise?