Subject:	Makes sense. The multi-spot on the Oly is, I think, different from matrix +
Author:	NLAVD
Date:	4/4/2002 2:40:27 PM
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The ESP metering is more like what you describe where it "looks at a variety of areas in the subject area for proper overall exposure" (from the manual).

With multi-spot metering, you actually put the spot metering on each place you want to meter and hit the exp lock button. Every time one is selected, it averages it with the previous ones. In other words, I can select any set of 8 or less points by pointing the camera and hitting the button. I can see where this would serve the purpose of what you describe but it's less than automatic :)

BTW Whaletale, did you see my post on D2D about the SS200 diffuser. I got one from Ikelite by mistake that you can have if you want it. At least I think it's the one for the SS200. Let me know if your interested.

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Dave, are you out there? Questions... (15)

whaletale

4/2/2002 7:54:35 AM

Some answers (9)

drdread

4/2/2002 10:48:42 PM

This brings up a question about AE lock in A mode + (6)

NLAVD

4/3/2002 11:48:52 AM

Depends on the camera (+) (5)

drdread

4/4/2002 8:47:19 AM

So my interpretation is that for my camera, I'm doing what I should be + (3)

NLAVD

4/4/2002 12:17:29 PM

Matrix or multi-spot metering... (2)

whaletale

4/4/2002 2:08:41 PM

Makes sense. The multi-spot on the Oly is, I think, different from matrix + (1)

NLAVD

4/4/2002 2:40:27 PM

Darn, I missed your post, (0)

whaletale

4/4/2002 10:37:41 PM

Now wait just a minute there!... (0)

whaletale

4/4/2002 1:58:00 PM

About #1... (1)

whaletale

4/4/2002 7:45:56 AM

I'll have to get back to you on this one (+) (0)

drdread

4/4/2002 8:38:05 AM

I was looking for answers to similar questions (4)

Javier

4/4/2002 6:29:33 AM

Nikon is similar, but not identical (+) (0)

drdread

4/4/2002 8:30:33 AM

Thanks for the info - Does this apply to the EOS 50? (-) (2)

E=MCscow

4/4/2002 10:36:57 AM

It applies to the eos50 (=elan II) (1)

Javier

4/4/2002 12:28:40 PM

Thanks for the info and sites Javier! (+) (0)

E=MCscow

4/5/2002 12:51:42 AM

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