SL Metering Mode - Which one

[Schittra]

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Sorry if the question has been asked before. I cannot find after a few day search back already.

I like Leica M6 metering system. When I have Leica Q, I use multi-field with good results. 

With SL, it has single field, multi-field (37 or 49), and zone. While I am still learning, I'd like to hear your experience on which mode do you use and the results. Thank you very much.

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[Exodies]

i like to use spot with -.7 ev but I wish the spot was smaller. The computer’s idea of a good exposure is only a starting point.

[Luca]

For landscape/Nature I usually use Multi-field, but most of times I use single field/spot metering directly on my subject which I trust more and never had a problem.

Other times if possible I don't use any... iso 400 f16 1/500 and hyperfocal focusing 🙂so I can concentrate on composition (with my q2)

 

[FlashGordonPhotography]

I don’t really worry about the mode of metering on a mirrorless camera most of the time. Sure *spot* os useful on occasion but most of the time the default multi works fine.

Metering modes are useful on  DSLR’s. More important to learn how to use the display and histogram on a mirrorless camera, I think.

Gordon

[Jared]

I tend to use multi and under expose by -0.7 to protect highlights (though that generally forces a little extra work in post processing, maybe 10s per picture). If I want SOOC results I will ditch the exposure compensation and just use the multi mode. For silhouettes, center weighted works best. For landscapes, I generally use spot metering and a gray card and meter off various locations to figure out my zones. For portraits, I try to use a gray card along with spot metering if time permits. 
 

In general, the multi field is the most reliable and consistent, so it gets 90% of my use. By the way, single field, multi field, and zone are all AF modes not metering modes.  Did you mean metering modes as in your subject line or AF modes as you referenced in your text?

[h1pst3r88]

Thanks, Jared for pointing out that the OP isn't clear whether the question is about metering modes or focus modes.

You answered about metering modes, thanks, that's what I was hoping to find.

-Chris