Ricoh GR 101 #6 - Ricoh GR Metering Modes

Episode #6 Ricoh GR3 and GR3x Metering Modes
Today we go on a field trip and see metering modes in action.
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[@PasqualeGalasso]

I also completely customized my Ricoh GRIII. I preferred to put the switch to SNAP Focus on the FN button and the AE lock on the left click (ISO) of the main wheel, since I set the ISO to auto min and max.

[@sayhowling]

ive been getting into photography recently and i came from basically 0 knowledge about it. and you just thought me what AEL is for. thankyou so much!! i had fujifilm camera and it doesnt really say what its for

[@photostuff]

That’s great!

[@zollieuncle9647]

I like your practical videos. I also prefer spot metering on my GR3, however, in such a wide dynamic range schene - when I can afford the time to setup which is not often the case for a snap shooting scenario - I use the exposure bracketing feauture and get the otherwise decent dynamic range extended even further.

[@KopfdesRiesen]

I love using higher weighted mentoring! Took some really nice pictures with it

[@ekjellgren]

I like the thought of locking exposure and that spot metering. Any tips for moving the focus point around after AE lock without using your other hand and the touch screen? It would be nice if you could just lock the AE with a single press, and didn't have to keep it in.

[@photostuff]

That’s what I was doing in the video. After locking focus, I was recomposing for both focus and composition.

[@skuzmin]

The camera is small, there is no joystick to move focus point around after locking exposition in certain point. You can do it only with your finger and the touchscreen. But here different approach is demonstrated: you move not focus point but the camera with the focus point to find a spot with exposition needed, lock it with a Fn button and compose the shot holding this button to keep the exposition set.

[@ddo2540]

Thanks for your video, what about highlight priority + exposure compensation ? and maybe the capability to identify the area overexposed that gone to be lost ? (I don't know if Ricoh GR is able to display zebra in photo mode)

[@photostuff]

It can do all that. But we’re taking baby steps here to start with.

[@WatchDSSID]

I’m very pleased with my Ricoh GRiiix but frustrated by the Highlight Weighted metering mode. Compared to my other (full frame) camera, the default setting comes out far too dark, so I end up using Exposure Compensation to adjust and still maintain the Highlights….in practice I’m now finding it easier just to use the EP button. Can the default Highlight Weighted metering mode be adjusted?….I’ve not found an option for that. Any advice would be appreciated please - Thanks.

[@photostuff]

I agree, I think it can be a bit heavy handed. I often use spot metering to set the exposure based off a bright part of the scene, but not the brightest highlights. I then use the AE button to lock the metering and reframe before taking a shot.

[@josht4183]

Thanks for your videos, it's been helpful. At 7:34, you mentioned that you used Fn as AE lock and do focus a different way. How do you do so? Just half shutter?

[@photostuff]

Mostly back screen focus but also traditional half-press

[@josht4183]

@@photostuff I'm very used to back button focus, but love your idea of spot metering with AE lock too. Will try that out as well! Thanks!

[@photostuff]

@@josht4183 you can back button focus as well, but I really like using ae lock with spot metering :)