How to use the multi spot metering function on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Article ID: ART158244 | Date published: 06/09/2015 | Date last updated: 08/18/2015
 

Description

How to use the multi spot metering function on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Solution

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 spot metering.
2. Press the <FEL> button.
  • Aim the spot metering point over the area where you want a relative exposure reading, then press the <FEL> button.
  • On the right of the viewfinder, the relative exposure level will be displayed for the spot meter reading taken.

    The exposure setting displayed is the result of averaging the multiple spot meter readings.

  • While referring to the exposure level indicator' s three spot metering marks, you can set the exposure compensation to obtain the desired result.

  • You can take up to eight spot meter readings for one picture. If you press the <FEL> button to try and take a ninth spot meter reading, no spot meter reading will register.
  • The exposure setting obtained with multi-spot meter readings will be canceled in the following cases:
    1. After taking the last spot meter reading, 16 seconds elapse.
    2. You press the <>, <MODE>, or <AF> button.
    3. After taking the picture, you let go of the shutter button.
  • Multi-spot metering can be fixed at the center or linked to the active AF point.
  • Please note that multi-spot metering is not available in <M> mode.

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