no spot metering
Aug 23, 2020 13:21:58 #
Why did Canon omit spot metering from the Canon R? I was considering it as an upgrade from my ancient 7D
Aug 23, 2020 13:29:16 #
I don't know that but I guess you don't need to meter with mirrorless. If you shoot fast then evaluative should be fine.
Aug 23, 2020 13:34:47 #
Download the EOS R Advanced User Guide (aka: user manual) and review page 152 regarding selection of the metering mode, including the availability of Spot Metering. Consider too the reliability of your information sources saying the EOS R doesn't provide a spot meter capability.
Aug 23, 2020 13:57:18 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I am in awe of the 2020 Chg_Canon. You have created the perfect mix of entertaining storytelling with wry, unconventional humor and wide-ranging technical expertise. Bravo 😁 😁... Consider too the reliability of your information sources saying the EOS R doesn't provide a spot meter capability.
Aug 23, 2020 15:12:45 #
boberic wrote:
Why did Canon omit spot metering from the Canon R? I was considering it as an upgrade from my ancient 7D
Not a Canon guy, but this camera has got to have Spot Focus. Keep looking. Read your manual. It's there somewhere.
...Cam
Aug 23, 2020 16:21:18 #
CamB wrote:
Not a Canon guy, but this camera has got to have Spot Focus. Keep looking. Read your manual. It's there somewhere.
...Cam
...Cam
Spot Focus ≠ Spot Metering
Aug 23, 2020 16:38:17 #
Gene51 wrote:
Spot Focus ≠ Spot Metering
You're right. I meant spot metering. Didn't proof read.
...Cam
Aug 24, 2020 05:25:53 #
CamB wrote:
You're right. I meant spot metering. Didn't proof read.
...Cam
...Cam
Aug 24, 2020 05:48:31 #
CamB wrote:
Not a Canon guy, but this camera has got to have Spot Focus. Keep looking. Read your manual. It's there somewhere.
...Cam
...Cam
"Spot Focus??" the subject is "spot metering!" Very different things.
Aug 24, 2020 06:17:12 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I am in awe of the 2020 Chg_Canon. You have created the perfect mix of entertaining storytelling with wry, unconventional humor and wide-ranging technical expertise. Bravo 😁 😁
Interesting.
Aug 24, 2020 06:44:55 #
boberic wrote:
Why did Canon omit spot metering from the Canon R? I was considering it as an upgrade from my ancient 7D
NOT LIKELY........check the manual or download it from canon's site.
Aug 24, 2020 07:21:11 #
Here is a link and a screenprint, for those who overlooked Paul's reply:
https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/3/0300032123/08/eosr-ug9-en.pdf
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https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/3/0300032123/08/eosr-ug9-en.pdf
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Aug 24, 2020 07:33:46 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't know that but I guess you don't need to meter with mirrorless. If you shoot fast then evaluative should be fine.
That works. Compared to other metering patterns, use of Spot calls for just a little extra time and attention. The very same moments could instead be dedicated to a quick test shot. Same results either way. Works reasonably well even with an SLR.
Aug 24, 2020 08:45:31 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Here is a link and a screenprint, for those who overlooked Paul's reply:
https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/3/0300032123/08/eosr-ug9-en.pdf
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https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/3/0300032123/08/eosr-ug9-en.pdf
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Aug 24, 2020 10:15:51 #
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