19 Jul
2007
Source:www.jimippolito.com
Digital cameras that fall into the "prosumer" and, of course, all DSLR's, have a choice of exposure metering modes. Some of the more advanced pocket sized digital cameras also have this feature and you should learn how and when to use it.
Basically most pictures are taken with the metering mode set to "Multi-Segment" or "Matrix", depending on camera's the Terminology used by a given camera manufacturer.
This is setting that all digital cameras default to when in "Automatic" mode and it used to be referred to as "Averaging" for film cameras.
There are two other modes that come in handy however, "Spot" and "Center Weighted" and this tutorial will teach you when it's best to use them.
I took today's picture at the Mount Charleston ski area last September with my Kodak P880 digital camera. Yes there is skiing here in the desert!
Take a camera with you whenever possible, and look around, you'll find a picture somewhere.
Adam Parker
17 Dec 2008
Good post, well summed up. Understanding metering modes and how they work is important. I put up some sample pictures that should help further illustrate the difference between the modes.
http://blogs.adamparkerphotography.com/blog/Metering-Modes-How-When-and-Why-to-use-them/25/
Thanks again for your post, it was a nice little read.