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Old 07-16-2008   #1
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Which metering mode do you use any way?


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depends on the situation ... either evaluative or spot
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Usually Matrix as it figures out most lighting correctly. Most of my shots are Flash so I leave it on that mode. If there is a lot of back light then spot works best.

For Studio Strobes Light Meter is the only way, and set to Manual as per meter.
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Usually Matrix as it figures out most lighting correctly. Most of my shots are Flash so I leave it on that mode. If there is a lot of back light then spot works best.
Canon refers to it as Evaluative, not matrix.

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For Studio Strobes Light Meter is the only way, and set to Manual as per meter.
That's not really a metering mode.

I change it based on the shot and where I want my exposure.
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I stand corrected also I never really understood what "Evaluative" mode was, My Last Canon was an FTb it was like so long ago I don't even recall what metering it had.
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You can have a look at this thread (and discussion) to see what people use.
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thanks. i'm still learning the functions and decided to explore this one.


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