Metering: I've been taking pictures of our league bowling. Should I use Matrix or Center weighted Metering. I forgot and left camera on Spot Metering, wasn't to good. D7200. Thanks.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

I've been taking pictures of our league bowling. Should I use Matrix or Center weighted Metering.
I forgot and left camera on Spot Metering, wasn't to good. D7200. Thanks.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

WessoJPEG wrote:

I've been taking pictures of our league bowling. Should I use Matrix or Center weighted Metering.
I forgot and left camera on Spot Metering, wasn't to good. D7200. Thanks.

I like Spot because I can be sure of getting the exact area I want in focus. Regardless what mode you use, only one distance will be in focus. If Spot didn't work for you, practice with the others before the actual event.

Pablo8 Loc: Nottingham UK.

jerryc41 wrote:

I like Spot because I can be sure of getting the exact area I want in focus. Regardless what mode you use, only one distance will be in focus. If Spot didn't work for you, practice with the others before the actual event.

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The question was about Metering (for exposure) not for Focus. That is how it registered with me

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

jerryc41 wrote:

I like Spot because I can be sure of getting the exact area I want in focus. Regardless what mode you use, only one distance will be in focus. If Spot didn't work for you, practice with the others before the actual event.

Using BB focus, but getting diff.exposures with spot. These guys are moving fast. Hard to meter with spot. Thanks.😃

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Pablo8 wrote:

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The question was about Metering (for exposure) not for Focus. That is how it registered with me

Me too. I missed any question regarding focus.

For the OP, I would go with the matrix metering for more of an overall reading. But please consider this suggestion. You know spot metering does not work for you so try something else while you are right there taking pictures. Actually see for yourself what works best for you. Please submit some photos and let us know.

Dennis

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

With spot metering it does take a little more time to take the picture as you have to decide and get the spot on the area that you want to meter. There are situations where I use some form of averaging simply for less hassle. Many cameras are very good at averaging now.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Pablo8 wrote:

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The question was about Metering (for exposure) not for Focus. That is how it registered with me

When you use spot metering when you hit a dark spot or a light spot the exposure changes. Just wanted to know what the Pros use Matrix or Center weighted. But on most of the Pros ignore list.😨😆😅

Jim Bob

WessoJPEG wrote:

I've been taking pictures of our league bowling. Should I use Matrix or Center weighted Metering.
I forgot and left camera on Spot Metering, wasn't to good. D7200. Thanks.

Hmmm. This would very much be lighting dependent. If you have a bright, fairly evenly lit environment, matrix might be a better choice.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Jim Bob wrote:

Hmmm. This would very much be lighting dependent. If you have a bright, fairly evenly lit environment, matrix might be a better choice.

Thanks Jim Bob. That's kinda what I thought.

Jim Bob

WessoJPEG wrote:

Thanks Jim Bob. That's kinda what I thought.

Remember: it's always all about the light.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

dennis2146 wrote:

Me too. I missed any question regarding focus.

For the OP, I would go with the matrix metering for more of an overall reading. But please consider this suggestion. You know spot metering does not work for you so try something else while you are right there taking pictures. Actually see for yourself what works best for you. Please submit some photos and let us know.

Dennis

Thanks Dennis.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

I use matrix metering nearly 100% of the time, I occasionally use spot merging ... but in much different lighting such as an illuminated subject in an otherwise dark setting, I honestly can't tell you the last time I used counterweighted metering on a camera with matrix available.

The matric=x system in my 30 year old F4s is still awesome, newer ones are even better.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Longshadow wrote:

With spot metering it does take a little more time to take the picture as you have to decide and get the spot on the area that you want to meter. There are situations where I use some form of averaging simply for less hassle. Many cameras are very good at averaging now.

Don't have time when their rolling the bowling ball.

Jim Bob

WessoJPEG wrote:

Don't have time when their rolling the bowling ball.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

WessoJPEG wrote:

Don't have time when their rolling the bowling ball.