Metering question...

[Algernonep]

What metering mode do you suggest using? spot? center-weighted? or Matrix?

[Snowdust]

That really depends on what your subject is and where you want the exposure emphasis. But for general shooting and full frame balanced exposure, Matrix.

[Algernonep]

Originally Posted by Snowdust

That really depends on what your subject is and where you want the exposure emphasis. But for general shooting and full frame balanced exposure, Matrix.

Thanks!
I just finished the book "Understanding Exposure". Light meters are discussed in this book and I now have a greater understanding of metering. Before this book I would only use spot metering. I'm still learning...

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[Snowdust]

Spot metering is good if you have alot of different light levels and you are most concerned with a single subject and the matrix would be looking at those bright or dark areas you are not concerned about. Portraits and concerts are to that come to mind.

I hear that is a good book. It will all come with time.

[sk66]

I work 90% with spot metering....I can select the "spot" and focus and then re-frame if I feel it necessary...

[kencaleno]

For landscapes and general photography........matrix/Evaluative

For Portraits......................................... ........Centere-weighted

For high contrast situations............................Spot

Regards, Ken

[jul]

Ah bless you Ken, simple works best for me. Another note card made and placed in camera bag!

[Snowdust]

Originally Posted by sk66

I work 90% with spot metering....I can select the "spot" and focus and then re-frame if I feel it necessary...

No sure what camera you have, but don't you have to lock the exposure if you do so. Reframing would change your meter reading, unless you are shooting manual.

[Algernonep]

Originally Posted by kencaleno

For landscapes and general photography........matrix/Evaluative

For Portraits......................................... ........Centere-weighted

For high contrast situations............................Spot

Regards, Ken

That is great information! Thanks Ken!

[SherifG]

I choose almost between either Spot when shooting moving subjects or in strong difference of lighting.

Matrix for landscapes and stills.

Rarely i do go for Center weighted for portraits as i use for portraits Spot also to get the perfect outcome for my main subject.

All the best.