It’s probably not the first setting you tinker with, but knowing what metering mode to use will help you get better, more consistent results. Micro Four Thirds photographer Jimmy West shares how different metering modes affect your exposure and final image in the quick video above. He begins by explaining what metering
Whether you’re a hobbyist or a pro photographer, one of the most important camera settings that you should be able to master is camera metering. If you’ve ever been disappointed that your photo looks too dark or too bright and you couldn’t figure out why, this setting is most likely
Getting the exposure right is one of the main challenges in film photography. It can be particularly disheartening for beginners who shoot with a manual film camera. A light meter is especially useful for this. If your camera has one built-in, you’re already a step ahead, as these film photography
We all have had experiences where the lighting isn’t perfect — either inside or outside. And we might think we need to boost our ISO, change our aperture or play around with exposure compensation. Often, there’s one simple switch you can make. Instead of using matrix / evaluative metering (which
While it is important, it is also something that frequently gets overlooked. So let’s take a look at metering modes for photography. Most DSLR and mirrorless camera have a variety of metering modes. Just to be equally as confusing, different brands have slightly different names for them! But they are
