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May 01, 2018 Written by Pratik srivastava Metering Types

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1. Today, every DSLR has an integrated light meter that automatically measures the reflected light and determines the optimal exposure. The most common metering modesin digital cameras today are: Matrix Metering (Nikon), also known as Evaluative Metering (Canon) Center-weightedMetering

2. Metering is used to measure the brightness of the subject. The camera optimizes exposure by adjusting shutter speed, aperture (f-number), and ISO sensitivity according to the brightness of the subject, which is measured using the camera's built-in metering sensor

3. In this metering mode, the meter divides the scene up into a grid and analyzes each segment for highlight and shadow (bright and dark) information. Once that data is collected, it calculates the average value and bases the exposure on that average.

4. In the next series of images, matrix metering was used to set the exposure. Two foam-core boards, one white and the other black, were placed side by side in the same light.

5. Center-Weighted Metering

Center-Weighted is much more consistent and predictable compared to matrix metering. Use it wisely to control where the camera will be measuring the scene and those areas where the lighting does not play a key role in your composition.

Use this mode for outdoor portraits, high contrast scenes, product and food photography to name a few.

6. Spot metering

Spot metering gives the maximum accuracy and exposure control. This is ideal for back-lit subjects, close-up and macro photography. It can be used to read the brightest and darkest zones for landscapes. You could not do lunar photography without this mode.  Remember to use this mode any time it is important to correctly expose for a subject that does not fill the frame.

7. Spot metering mode works exceptionally well in situations where your primary subject is much lighter or much darker than its surroundings

8. Exposure compensation

Spot metering gives the maximum accuracy and exposure control. This is ideal for back-lit subjects, close-up and macro photography. It can be used to read the brightest and darkest zones for landscapes. You could not do lunar photography without this mode.  Remember to use this mode any time it is important to correctly expose for a subject that does not fill the frame.

Spot metering mode works exceptionally well in situations where your primary subject is much lighter or much darker than its surroundings.

9. Spot metering gives the maximum accuracy and exposure control. This is ideal for back-lit subjects, close-up and macro photography. It can be used to read the brightest and darkest zones for landscapes. You could not do lunar photography without this mode.  Remember to use this mode any time it is important to correctly expose for a subject that does not fill the frame.

10. Spot metering mode works exceptionally well in situations where your primary subject is much lighter or much darker than its surroundings.