Multi-Spot Metering - Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Instruction Manual

Multi-Spot Metering

With multiple spot meter readings, you can see the relative exposure levels of
multiple areas in the picture and set the exposure to obtain the desired result.
1
Set the metering mode to r spot metering.
2
Press the <I> button.
Aim the spot metering circle over the area where you want a
relative exposure reading, then press the <I> button.
On the right of the viewfinder, the relative exposure level will be displayed for the spot meter
reading taken. For the exposure, the average of the spot meter readings will be set.
While referring to the exposure level indicator's three spot metering marks, you can set
the exposure compensation to set the final exposure and obtain the desired result.
You can take up to eight spot meter readings for one picture.
The exposure setting obtained with multi-spot meter readings will be
canceled in the following cases:
• After taking the last spot meter reading, 16 seconds elapse.
• You pressed the <W>, <o>, <Q>, <Z>, <S>, or <O> button.
• After taking the picture, you let go of the shutter button.
Multi-spot metering is possible even with AF point-linked spot metering (C.Fn I -7-1).
e Center-weighted average
metering
The metering is weighted at the center
and then averaged for the entire scene.
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q Metering Modes
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