tnturnerx1 Posted January 1, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted January 1, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) First, I'm no expert, and have only had the X1 for 2 months. But I've had many poor images while I've been experimenting with various settings (see my other posts if interested). But regarding metering modes, here's what I've discovered so far, and I still have a lot of experimenting to do). SPOT Metering: I have not used this, and think I would use it primarily for portraits. I plan to try SPOT with other photos just to see what happens. At least with spot, hopefully you know exactly what is your prime concern for the focusing. With the other modes, it's often a mystery what will be in focus. Since I haven't used SPOT much, it may turn out to be the best method of setting focus where you want it. In any of the other modes, the X1 decides. CENTER-Weighted. I used to use this quite a bit, but am using it less now. I was getting too many images that did not have the focus where I thought it would be. The X1 was deciding where to put the focus somewhere around where I thought it would be, but like I say, a mystery. 11 Point: I've started using this more, just letting the X1 figure it out. Since I almost always use a tripod & self-timer because of focusing problems with the X1 when using it hand-held, I only see the actual target focus rectangles (where the X1 decides to focus) very briefly. But at least I know where it's focusing. Then, if I don't like where it told me it decide to set focus, I change to Center-weighted to better control it. I think 11 point is the fastest method of focusing for street shooting which is what I do, but i have so many problems getting focus where I want it, that for critical images, I shoot all images multiple times with different metering modes. This, of course, only works if you have a lot of time, but with the X1 I think you need to spend more time. I don't know if that was much help. I think focusing is a problem with the X1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wda Posted January 4, 2012 Share #2 Â Posted January 4, 2012 First, I'm no expert, and have only had the X1 for 2 months. But I've had many poor images while I've been experimenting with various settings .... Can you be more specific about the poor quality you are obtaining? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 4, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted January 4, 2012 ....SPOT Metering: I have not used this, and think I would use it primarily for portraits. I plan to try SPOT with other photos just to see what happens. At least with spot, hopefully you know exactly what is your prime concern for the focusing. With the other modes, it's often a mystery what will be in focus. Since I haven't used SPOT much, it may turn out to be the best method of setting focus where you want it. In any of the other modes, the X1 decides...... There is some confusion here. Spot metering can be more accurate but is more demanding on you in placing that spot. Good for theatrical performances; not necessary in normal use. I rarely use it. Â But then you go on to discus spot focusing, which is confusing. Spot focusing is excellent for certain subjects, like close up or macro. A better controllable setting on 1 Point, which is less critical but very accurate and is my first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 4, 2012 Share #4 Â Posted January 4, 2012 ....CENTER-Weighted. I used to use this quite a bit, but am using it less now. I was getting too many images that did not have the focus where I thought it would be. The X1 was deciding where to put the focus somewhere around where I thought it would be, but like I say, a mystery..... More confusion here; Centre-weighted is an exposure metering option and has nothing to do with focusing. Â It would be well worth spending a little time going through the handbook where most functions are well illustrated and explained. In the forum you can find how different owners use the functions in their various fields of photography. Â Multipoint focusing seems to be the catch-all solution but has the serious drawback that the priority is given to the nearest object in view, not always what you want. Hope that helps you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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