[SEL] Was Tulare Pictures, Now Engine Pictures

[Gary Epps]

Peter,

Thanks, I sent Joe a note off list attempting to explain spot metering, 
but you explained in much better than I did and in fewer words.

Thanks,
Gary

Listerdiesel wrote:
> On 4/21/05, Joseph L Betz <jlb94 at juno.com> wrote: 
> 
>>The result will be more light on the image or less. I normally shoot
>>using spot metering.
>>= = = = = =
>>Spot metering ? I don't mean to sound ignorant - but -
>>Most of my pictures are shot by the "point & shot" method.
>>Then - Hope for the best.
>>
>>Thanks Gary
>>
>>Joe "Pip" Betz
> 
> 
> 
> Joe:
>  Spot metering is where the camera exposure system looks at only a small 
> part of the picture area to determine the exposure, rather than the whole 
> area that you can see when pointing the camera.
>  It allows you to adjust for backlit items where the overall picture would 
> be overexposed by the average light level.
>  Most cameras also allow you to take an exposure reading off a surface or 
> area and hold it while taking the picture.
>  All of our Mavica cameras have spot metering and exposure hold, it is a 
> useful feature and common on most cameras. 
>  Peter

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