On Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:35:28 +0100, you wrote: >Hi guys, > >I combined my reply to Robert's, Querty and Peter, >
>> can you set the metering point to the focus point? >> that would eliminate all guesswork. >Yes, and this is what I guessed would be a logical choice... But I noticed Robert >tends to disagree... Robert? > >> Alternatively, spot-meter a similar subject beforehand, >> and use that exposure value with some manual correction. >I don't have spot metering on my EOS 30... > If you don't have spot-metering, then metering from the focus point will not work, unless you are near enough that train fills the entire area of the metering zone. Robert may be correct here. Also, practice ahead of time! put a white sheet of your sofa, turn on the lights, place a toy train (or something similar), and take pictures. get closer or further, see how much you need to fill the frame to trust auto metering. Remember: film is the cheapest part of this trip! Enjoy.. you're going to have lots of fun! * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
