Spot Metering Crash Course

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The exposure comp video was great, Steve. Super informative and clear. I remember trying to figure out where Exposure Comp was pulling from when in Manuel/Auto ISO and it was very confusing... I couldn't find a resource on it either. I finally figured it out on my own, but I sure wish your well done video would have been available. This will help a lot of folks.
 
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Steve said:
Wanna get the most out of your spot meter? Did you know that most people think they're using it correctly but they really aren't? YIKES - could that be you???

In this video, we'll go over what spot metering is, where the camera spot meters in the viewfinder, how the spot meter thinks, where it works well and where it lets you down - and why. We'll also look at ways to outsmart the spot meter and get great exposures with it in ANY situation.

Just think - in less than 15 minutes, you'll know everything you need to spot meter like a pro!

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Another well-done video Steve. I have had a function button on my D3s assigned to spot metering for quite some time for those back-lit scenarios where matrix fails. Also, I'd like to point out that the old Olympus OM-4T that I have uses spot metering and it has dedicated highlight and shadow buttons that automatically add or subtract a couple of stops of exposure depending where you put the spot (highlight or spot respectively). It has worked quite well for me. So now the $64 question: How can we execute this set up on the Z cameras (Z6II for me)? I would love to have the same functionality of assigning spot metering to an easily activated function button.
 
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MrB said:
Another well-done video Steve. I have had a function button on my D3s assigned to spot metering for quite some time for those back-lit scenarios where matrix fails. Also, I'd like to point out that the old Olympus OM-4T that I have uses spot metering and it has dedicated highlight and shadow buttons that automatically add or subtract a couple of stops of exposure depending where you put the spot (highlight or spot respectively). It has worked quite well for me. So now the $64 question: How can we execute this set up on the Z cameras (Z6II for me)? I would love to have the same functionality of assigning spot metering to an easily activated function button.
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Check out my latest Z6/7ii menu setup - I cover that exact thing :)

(I have the video cued up to it)

 
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