Metering - Small Survey

Catdaddy · 19-01-2006, 11:51

Just going through some of the links mentioned in Arkady's 'Basic Training' thread http://www.thephotographyforums.com/...ead.php?t=5071 got me wondering...

I'd be interested to find out what kind of metering and shooting mode (manual/shutter priority/aperture priority) do people tend to use here, and what kind of problems do you encounter as a result?

To kick things off, I use manual mode and spot metering. The biggest problem I have is slight underexposure, so I guess I need to meter off a slightly darker area than I am doing at the moment...

SammyC · 19-01-2006, 11:55

As a rule I use both priority modes (app & shut) depending on the situation and amount of light about.

mrgubby · 19-01-2006, 11:58

I normaly only use full manual when I'm shooting panoramics or external Flash , the rest of the time it's Av & Tv (depending on subject) shot in RAW to give me some room to fiddle when I **** it up

. I leave the metering set to default (partial metering on 300D)

Brian

Arkady · 19-01-2006, 12:02

Manual & Matrix

Ribby · 19-01-2006, 12:35

Manual and Matrix here too.

stevec · 19-01-2006, 21:15

Manual and matrix most of the time

Venomator · 19-01-2006, 21:18

App or Shut & depending on sitch sometimes Manual & Spot or Matrix

Warspite · 20-01-2006, 19:31

Aperture, Shutter, and occasionally full Manual.

Metering almost always Evaluative, and sometimes Partial metering.

TBH regarding metering modes I am seriously lacking in all but the basic understanding, still reading through Arkadys encyclopedia of links which I must add or a serious help to those like myself

neos · 20-01-2006, 22:59

Manual and aperture priority

AquilaEagle · 22-01-2006, 19:46

What is 'P' used for?

Arkady · 23-01-2006, 23:24

It's a silent 'p' - like the one in Bathroom...

Venomator · 23-01-2006, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkady

It's a silent 'p' - like the one in Bathroom...

Oh yeah ... whose bathroom would that be then ???

**stepheno** · 24-01-2006, 07:09

Manual and matrix with occasional forays into AV, TV and spot as and when required.

regards

CT · 24-01-2006, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquilaEagle

What is 'P' used for?

'P' means Programme. This is a fully auto mode (sort of point and shoot) where you don't have to set either the aperture or the shutter speed, with the camera being completely automatic, making both settings depending on the amount of ambient light.

The problem with this is that there's no consideration given to DOF or shutter speed, depending on whether the shot is for example, a landscape or an action shot. Most cameras now have override settings (called Programme Shift) you can use in P Mode to alter the chosen shutter speed or aperture, while the camera maintains the same exposure value, but if you're going to do that you may as well be using SP, AP or manual.

24-01-2006, 09:42

One thing that's been puzzling me recently is the terminology used to describe the various metering modes.

'Matrix' is the one that seems to be used alot, yet on Canon's (at least the 350/20 end of the scale) I believe the equivalent is 'Evaluative', which I sometimes use.

I tend to use Centre Weighted Average most of the time (which is as close to spot as I can get on my 350).
The only problem with the 350, is that Canon have buggered it up.

This is Centre-Weighted Average

This is Evaluative Metering

and this is Partial Metering

Am I the only one who thinks Evaluative and Centre Weighted Average should be the other way round?

barrymoir · 24-01-2006, 09:44

Av mode and Manual, metering is always evaluative.

CT · 24-01-2006, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcel

One thing that's been puzzling me recently is the terminology used to describe the various metering modes.

'Matrix' is the one that seems to be used alot, yet on Canon's (at least the 350/20 end of the scale) I believe the equivalent is 'Evaluative', which I sometimes use.

I tend to use Centre Weighted Average most of the time (which is as close to spot as I can get on my 350).
The only problem with the 350, is that Canon have buggered it up.

This is Centre-Weighted Average

This is Evaluative Metering

and this is Partial Metering

Am I the only one who thinks Evaluative and Centre Weighted Average should be the other way round?

I agree the icons tend to be misleading.

Warspite · 24-01-2006, 10:22

Agreement here too.

19-01-2006, 11:51	#1 (permalink)
Catdaddy Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berkshire Posts: 508	Metering - Small Survey Just going through some of the links mentioned in Arkady's 'Basic Training' thread http://www.thephotographyforums.com/...ead.php?t=5071 got me wondering... I'd be interested to find out what kind of metering and shooting mode (manual/shutter priority/aperture priority) do people tend to use here, and what kind of problems do you encounter as a result? To kick things off, I use manual mode and spot metering. The biggest problem I have is slight underexposure, so I guess I need to meter off a slightly darker area than I am doing at the moment... __________________ Nikon D70 and stuff PS The name's Chris!!!

19-01-2006, 11:55	#2 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	As a rule I use both priority modes (app & shut) depending on the situation and amount of light about.

19-01-2006, 11:58	#3 (permalink)
mrgubby Been here a while Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 328	I normaly only use full manual when I'm shooting panoramics or external Flash , the rest of the time it's Av & Tv (depending on subject) shot in RAW to give me some room to fiddle when I **** it up . I leave the metering set to default (partial metering on 300D) Brian

19-01-2006, 12:02	#4 (permalink)
Arkady Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Posts: 1,198	Manual & Matrix

19-01-2006, 12:35	#5 (permalink)
Ribby Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 293	Manual and Matrix here too.

19-01-2006, 21:15	#6 (permalink)
stevec Getting Comfy Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: bradford west yorkshire Posts: 242	Manual and matrix most of the time

19-01-2006, 21:18	#7 (permalink)
Venomator Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 922	App or Shut & depending on sitch sometimes Manual & Spot or Matrix

20-01-2006, 19:31	#8 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	Aperture, Shutter, and occasionally full Manual. Metering almost always Evaluative, and sometimes Partial metering. TBH regarding metering modes I am seriously lacking in all but the basic understanding, still reading through Arkadys encyclopedia of links which I must add or a serious help to those like myself

20-01-2006, 22:59	#9 (permalink)
neos Quite Chatty Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Forres Posts: 86	Manual and aperture priority

22-01-2006, 19:46	#10 (permalink)
AquilaEagle Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 311	What is 'P' used for?

23-01-2006, 23:24	#11 (permalink)
Arkady Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Posts: 1,198	It's a silent 'p' - like the one in Bathroom...

24-01-2006, 07:09	#13 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,622	Manual and matrix with occasional forays into AV, TV and spot as and when required. regards

24-01-2006, 09:42	#15 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	One thing that's been puzzling me recently is the terminology used to describe the various metering modes. 'Matrix' is the one that seems to be used alot, yet on Canon's (at least the 350/20 end of the scale) I believe the equivalent is 'Evaluative', which I sometimes use. I tend to use Centre Weighted Average most of the time (which is as close to spot as I can get on my 350). The only problem with the 350, is that Canon have buggered it up. This is Centre-Weighted Average This is Evaluative Metering and this is Partial Metering Am I the only one who thinks Evaluative and Centre Weighted Average should be the other way round?

24-01-2006, 09:44	#16 (permalink)
barrymoir Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 369	Av mode and Manual, metering is always evaluative.

24-01-2006, 10:22	#18 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	Agreement here too.