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10/21/2003 12:33:17 PM · #1 |
I was wondering what the difference/benefits of ESP metering vs. SPOT metering was. I jave an olympus c5050. Is ESP equivalent to multi-metering? What are some of the difference in picture taking between the two.
Thanks in advance
Rooster
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10/21/2003 04:04:10 PM · #2 |
SPOT metering determines exposure based on the area within the AF target area (the little area in the middle of the future picture).
ESP metering tries to come up with a balance of the subject and the surrounding area. This is the default setting in the 5050.
Neither is multi-metering.
MULTI-METERING is the third choice, and setting to MM allows you to measure brightness in up to 8 different points so that (at least in theory) you can come up with an optimal exposure based on average brightness. It is supposed to be useful when you have a high contrast subject. It's fun to play around with, multi-metering, and does give some very nice results. See pages 103-104 in the 5050 Manual for info on multi-metering.
Does that help a bit?
Ursula
NOTE: you also have ESP and SPOT for focusing, and you can change the position of the AF target mark to your liking.
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10/21/2003 04:52:42 PM · #3 |
Ursula got it technicaly right.
The Benefit of SPOT is that allows you to precisely measure the light on a relatively small area (say 3-5% of the image/viewfinder) and expose - for example - for a highlight or for a "neutral grey" spot.
The Benefit of the other/multi-systems is that they measure the light from more spots and give a "balanced" reading (not necessarily the "right exposure"). :) M.
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10/21/2003 08:22:13 PM · #4 |
There are a lot of situtions where the evaluative metering simply will not meter a scene properly. It just takes some practice to figure out when it's not gonna work :)
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10/24/2003 10:23:09 PM · #5 |
Thanks a lot. Your advice was extremely helpful. I'm gonna take some shots this weekend & check out the results!
Originally posted by uabresch:
SPOT metering determines exposure based on the area within the AF target area (the little area in the middle of the future picture).
ESP metering tries to come up with a balance of the subject and the surrounding area. This is the default setting in the 5050.
Neither is multi-metering.
MULTI-METERING is the third choice, and setting to MM allows you to measure brightness in up to 8 different points so that (at least in theory) you can come up with an optimal exposure based on average brightness. It is supposed to be useful when you have a high contrast subject. It's fun to play around with, multi-metering, and does give some very nice results. See pages 103-104 in the 5050 Manual for info on multi-metering.
Does that help a bit?
Ursula
NOTE: you also have ESP and SPOT for focusing, and you can change the position of the AF target mark to your liking. |
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10/24/2003 11:10:00 PM · #6 |
| Here's a link to a recent thread that discussed metering methods and how to use them. I think it will give you more needed info so that you know how to use spot metering. Hope you find this helpful. |
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10/26/2003 12:57:29 PM · #7 |
thank much to you & everyone else that hit me back with helpful suggestions.
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
Here's a link to a recent thread that discussed metering methods and how to use them. I think it will give you more needed info so that you know how to use spot metering. Hope you find this helpful. |
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