luccombelad Posted February 12, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 12, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm a definite newbie to Photography, and I've read the manual....but... I cannot understand the correlation between the focus area and the metering. Is there a strict correlation between the two. For example, If I the focus set to spot, is the metering set to spot irrespective of what setting the metering is actually set to? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 12, 2012 Posted February 12, 2012 Hi luccombelad, Take a look here Metering vs Focus which takes priority. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
robert blu Posted February 12, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 12, 2012 It does not seem me there is a correlation: you can choice one of the 6 different autofocus option and from the menu you can choice one of the three metering option. Than you can choice autofocus or manual or autofocus macro (small distance). I hope this helps. robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 12, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 12, 2012 As far as I'm aware, they do not correlate. You can spot focus whilst metering in any of the 3 modes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luccombelad Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks Guys. So the 'Green' rectangles in the viewfinder are purely there for focus, not metering? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 12, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks Guys. So the 'Green' rectangles in the viewfinder are purely there for focus, not metering? Indeed they are. Metering is always fixed in position for the 3 options (i.e. centre spot is always in the centre of the frame), whereas the green triangles can be moved around the screen should you wish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltonJoy Posted February 13, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 13, 2012 Except when you choose spot metering and 1 point or spot focus. Holding the Delete/Focus button for 2 seconds and then shifting the "hot" area with the 4 direction arrows followed by the Menu/Set button will move both. HTH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 13, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 13, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Except when you choose spot metering and 1 point or spot focus. Holding the Delete/Focus button for 2 seconds and then shifting the "hot" area with the 4 direction arrows followed by the Menu/Set button will move both. HTH Really? So when you move the focusing point around as described in both our posts, the metering also moves with it, if in 1 point or spot focus modes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECliffordSmith Posted February 13, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 13, 2012 Hi Nick/Hilton, Unless this has changed with the updated firmware then I think the spot metering area is always fixed in the centre and cannot be linked to the active auto focus area. I do not have my camera with me today but it is easy enough the test. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 13, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 13, 2012 Hi Nick/Hilton, Unless this has changed with the updated firmware then I think the spot metering area is always fixed in the centre and cannot be linked to the active auto focus area. I do not have my camera with me today but it is easy enough the test. WOW - having just tested this, the following is the case: 1. When BOTH metering and Focus mode are spot, the metering is taken from the focus point NO MATTER where the focus point is moved to. The same is true if focusing mode selected is 1 point and the metering mode is spot. 2. When metering is NOT spot, it reverts to centre weighted or multi segment norms irrespective of where the focus point is moved to within the frame in spot or 1 point modes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted February 13, 2012 Share #10 Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks nickma, I did not know you point 1. It is very interesting, but personally I find quicker to move the camera and recompose ...anyway I'll give a try. robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECliffordSmith Posted February 14, 2012 Share #11 Posted February 14, 2012 Hi All, Yes, thanks for the information, it is indeed as you state. Not that I use the X1 on a tripod very often but it could be useful in those circumstances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltonJoy Posted February 26, 2012 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2012 Sorry Nickma, ECliffordSmith, I've been off line for a while. I often use the X1 on a tripod, so find this tip useful. p.s. wonderful / beautiful light quality in South Africa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 26, 2012 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2012 Lucky you. One day I will visit SA. Post some pics won't you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltonJoy Posted February 27, 2012 Share #14 Posted February 27, 2012 Well worth the trip. Haven't posted pics yet, so I'll give it a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiltonJoy Posted February 27, 2012 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2012 Well I just posted 3 photos somewhere. Found them in the photo forum. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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