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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG APO IF for Canon

11/06/2003 06:22:42 PM · #1

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

deafwolf

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/06/2003 06:49:47 PM · #2

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 thatâ��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.

11/06/2003 06:57:12 PM · #3

i think she means - she doesnt know what the camera using for a midtone
metered light is from what?

the options depend on what mode you plan to shoot in
in the manual it describes which of the 3 metering modes different shoot modes use.

i think you kind of have to get a feel for how the camera takes photos in different light situations - and adjust exposure from there.

you could meter on an object you want exposed properly - and lock the exposure reframe the shot and snap the photo...

hope that helps some,
soup

11/06/2003 08:18:42 PM · #4

i'd like others takes...

11/06/2003 09:54:17 PM · #5

well, not sure if I get it to be honest, but thx for some ideas of what to try next... I miss my spot meter function : (

11/07/2003 10:02:29 AM · #6

i found this site in photographic magazine
canons Eos rebel learning center.

might not answer that specifi question - but may be of general help with the rebel camera...

canon learning center

soup

11/07/2003 10:50:14 AM · #7

soup
thank you thank you thank you !

11/07/2003 10:58:29 AM · #8

NP ;}

i quickly went through that site - personally didnt find it too enlightening but...

did force me to shop around for a polarizing filter.

soup