I was wondering what the difference/benefits of ESP metering vs. SPOT metering was. I jave an olympus c5050. Is ESP equivalent to multi-metering? What are some of the difference in picture taking between the two.
Thanks in advance
Rooster
SPOT metering determines exposure based on the area within the AF target area (the little area in the middle of the future picture).
ESP metering tries to come up with a balance of the subject and the surrounding area. This is the default setting in the 5050.
Neither is multi-metering.
MULTI-METERING is the third choice, and setting to MM allows you to measure brightness in up to 8 different points so that (at least in theory) you can come up with an optimal exposure based on average brightness. It is supposed to be useful when you have a high contrast subject. It's fun to play around with, multi-metering, and does give some very nice results. See pages 103-104 in the 5050 Manual for info on multi-metering.
Does that help a bit?
Ursula
NOTE: you also have ESP and SPOT for focusing, and you can change the position of the AF target mark to your liking.
The Benefit of SPOT is that allows you to precisely measure the light on a relatively small area (say 3-5% of the image/viewfinder) and expose - for example - for a highlight or for a "neutral grey" spot.
The Benefit of the other/multi-systems is that they measure the light from more spots and give a "balanced" reading (not necessarily the "right exposure"). :) M.
There are a lot of situtions where the evaluative metering simply will not meter a scene properly. It just takes some practice to figure out when it's not gonna work :)
Thanks a lot. Your advice was extremely helpful. I'm gonna take some shots this weekend & check out the results!
Originally posted by uabresch:
SPOT metering determines exposure based on the area within the AF target area (the little area in the middle of the future picture).
ESP metering tries to come up with a balance of the subject and the surrounding area. This is the default setting in the 5050.
Neither is multi-metering.
MULTI-METERING is the third choice, and setting to MM allows you to measure brightness in up to 8 different points so that (at least in theory) you can come up with an optimal exposure based on average brightness. It is supposed to be useful when you have a high contrast subject. It's fun to play around with, multi-metering, and does give some very nice results. See pages 103-104 in the 5050 Manual for info on multi-metering.
Does that help a bit?
Ursula
NOTE: you also have ESP and SPOT for focusing, and you can change the position of the AF target mark to your liking.
Here's a link to a recent thread that discussed metering methods and how to use them. I think it will give you more needed info so that you know how to use spot metering. Hope you find this helpful.
thank much to you & everyone else that hit me back with helpful suggestions.
Originally posted by Olyuzi:
Here's a link to a recent thread that discussed metering methods and how to use them. I think it will give you more needed info so that you know how to use spot metering. Hope you find this helpful.
