Using the multi-spot meter one need to be careful, for negative film spot on
the mid-tone and shadow area as film has more tolerance to bring out the
details.
As for slides film it is the best to spot on the mid-tone and highlight area
which will prevent the 'wash-out'/over-expose effect.
Jim Teo
sfsttj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
ONLYOLYBW@xxxxxxx wrote:
> To me the "real" beauty of the Multi Spot feature is to remedy exactly what
> you are saying. Choosing one "Middle Tone" area can be difficult. But. if
> one spots on several (what we think are middle tone) areas, ie; grass, tree
> bark, leaves, etc., and takes the average of these readings, then the
exposure
> comes out very, very close.
Doris wrote;
I agree with what you are saying as one way of working with the spot
metering. By averaging several perceived mid-tones, you dampen the effect
of any one single error. But IMHO, simpler than spending too much time
spot-metering perceived mid-tones is to learn to use a grey card (or one's
hand), since that can be a known reflectance, eliminating any need for
guesswork.
*= Doris Fang =* >>
Hi Doris,
Agree on the "Gray Card," I keep one in my Macro bag.
Just have not figured out how to use it with my telephoto's yet.
Kinda hard to hold it out to minimum focusing distance. You know, 8 to 10
feet or so. Especially when I am shooting some wily coyote or some man eating
animal.
Anyway, you made a good point.
Buddy Walters
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