On Wed, 03 Jan 2001 22:51:12 -0500, you wrote:
> I have not used a EOS 3 or EOS 1, so if
>you have one of those cameras the situation may be different as they have
>much more sophisticated spot modes. One of the big complaints about the EOS
>7 was that its ten degree spot is too big to be useful.
>
>Roger's point that the spot meter slows you down is well taken. I don't
>shot birds but I can see how that would be a problem. The EOS 3 or 1v is
>probably the best solution. My solution is to hang the spotmeter around my
>neck.
\
Bill -
Thanks very much for the great response. I have the Elan 7, so I'm
stuck with the 9.5% "partial" metering, not really a spot, but the
manual does show the shape of the metering field for this mode, which
is something. I think I've got plenty of learning how this camera
acts to do while I save up for either a spot meter or a high-end body!
I really appreciate all the points of view, as it takes a lot of
repetition to get some of this stuff ingrained enough to become
useful! I need to devote a few rolls to just practicing these
principles. I get out there with the light and the birds and get all
excited composing shots and tracking flying birds and forget to pay
much attention to the actual settings, so I learn slower.
Thanks again, this is a great group.
Ken
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