I just got the rebel and it does not have a spot meter function (which was my old way of adjusting to light conditions) I leave in 2 days for a trip and I can't figure out how to do efficiently manage light with the rebel. I do understand the exposure lock a bit, but without the LCD (which also always used) I can't really tell if the shot is going to look way I want it to, I need help !!!
Thanks
lynn
I've only had mine a while, but the boxes in the view finder will light if the camera is using them for its adjustments in automatic mode. In manual mode, which I use, you can set which ones you want to use and lock them down. Then When I depress the shutter half way down, it shows me the reading and settings in the bottom of the viewfinder. Not a picture, but that’s where you need to know the characteristics of what will happen with an F-Stop and Shutter setting. When all else fails, bracket. hahahaha
Sorry I couldn't be of more help. I'm still learning the camera myself.
I went out yesterday and took a lot of automatic mode shots, and I must say I was primarily very happy with them, I think I will just keep it simple while I am away and learn more later. Your site showed me I knew a lot more than I thought I did about the features. I think too, the * ael ( i think it is) is very similar to spot metering. So I am feeling much more confident today than I was yesterday : ). Thanks again!
