Why useful
As photographers try to have the AF field on the main object of the image, a link of spot metering capabilities with the AF field ensures that the main object is exposed correctly. Compared to a centred spot metering this function leads to more correct exposed images.
How to link spot metering with the AF field
1 Go to „Custom Menu“ and choose „E3“. Select „Spot Metering“ and press the „OK“ button
![Menu screenshot for spot metering](https://michaelguthmann.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/My-Great-Capture-Screenshot-2019-01-17-16-21-40-1024x576.png)
![Menu screenshot to link spot metering with the AF field](https://michaelguthmann.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/My-Great-Capture-Screenshot-2019-01-17-16-21-44-1-1024x576.png)
2 Choose which Spot Metering mode (Spot, Spot Highlight, Spot Shadow) should be applicable and confirm by pressing the “OK” button.
3 Press “OK” to open the Super Control Panel and select “Spot Metering” as Metering mode and confirm by pressing the release button half.
![Screenshot super control panel with activated metering mode](https://michaelguthmann.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/My-Great-Capture-Screenshot-2019-02-22-13-42-03-1-1024x576.png)
![Screenshot AF fields E-M1 Mark III](https://michaelguthmann.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Single-AF-field-center-1024x576.png)
4 Choose one AF field for focusing.
You could check whether it is working or not by moving the AF field over dark and bright areas, the exposure should change accordingly.