All DSLRs have a few different metering modes for different situations and are very helpful to get a correct exposure. In this tutorial we’ll explore and explain:
- Matrix or Evaluative Metering
- Spot and Partial Modes
- Center Weighted Average
When Meters Get It All Wrong!
In-camera meters are designed to get a correct exposure on a mid-tone (think of green grass or blue skies), but more precisely an 18% reflective grey area. In most cases, this works out great since there are so many mid-tones in most scenes we shoot. But what if the predominate subject in our viewfinder is not a mid-tone?We’ll go into detail on how to adjust and adapt in this situation, along with explaining just why the problem occurs. In addition to this, Peter shares a number of real-life examples and outlines what to watch out for when shooting.
