Multi-Spot-Metering in Canon DSLRs

Hello,

after several years of using Canon film SLRs I'm looking into buying a (used) full frame digital Canon SLR. I'm really fond of the metering capabilities of my EOS 3 – in particular of the multi-spot metering mode. Using this mode you can take up to 8 measurements and the camera will display them as seperate dots on the exposure compensation scale in the viewfinder and can calculate the best exposure for the scene by taking them all into account. This is extremly helpful with slide film – and I would really like to maintain this feature when using a digital SLR.

I was given a EOS 60D to try out if this whole digital thing works for me and while I like the results I'm getting and the ergonomics of the camera it doesn't have said capability and only now I notice how much I'm used to having this metering mode. Does anyone of you know if there are any Canon full-frame DSLRs with this feature?

Thanks!

The Canon 1Ds(n) line has 8 point Multispot capability. In making your decision, get the electronic copy of user manual for the specific model you are interested in buying, to discover specific capability of that model.

Only canon's 1ds/1dx line of cameras have multi-point exposure mode like the EOS 3.
As for the 1ds, I personally wouldn't recommend it (it's a good camera, but outdated). See if you can try a 1DX, although the ergonomics are very different, they are my favorite, my canon 1N, never goes out without its BP-E1

Carlos

Unfortunately, I have the feeling that the 1D line is too bulky for my purposes. I had hoped that some cameras in the 5D/6D range would have this feature. Then maybe I'll just have to get used to it. After all, with a large memory card it's no problem to repeat a failed image. I'm just used to getting it right on the first try to save film.

Thank you!

The camera's histogram and zebra stripes should give you enough information for your purposes. Most digital camera also have auto bracketing features.