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[RexK_Cozumel]

He probably boosts the brightness and vibrance in post a little bit.

[ocnsprt]

Originally Posted by RexK_Cozumel

He probably boosts the brightness and vibrance in post a little bit.

Copy that, I figured as much, now another question (and I feel silly asking because of my ignorance) specifically how do I meter for the bakground lighitng, where is the meter lock button on a cannon d40, and then recompose for the subject and get them properley exposed as well?

[RexK_Cozumel]

turn your camera to spot metering or center weighted metering and hold down the ae/af lock button while the focusing point is on the background then recompose and push the shutter release. At least that is how you do it with a nikon. I am not too sure with canon but it should be similar.

[LoveDSLR]

Originally Posted by ocnsprt

where is the meter lock button on a cannon d40

AE Lock * (Manual Page 95).

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[ZELDAdog]

Originally Posted by RexK_Cozumel

turn your camera to spot metering or center weighted metering and hold down the ae/af lock button while the focusing point is on the background then recompose and push the shutter release. At least that is how you do it with a nikon. I am not too sure with canon but it should be similar.

OMG!! THANK YOU!!!

I've only had my Rebel a year and am still learning how to use it...but I'd could NOT figure this out! I must have been sleeping when I read that page in the manual!!! This changes things greatly for me!!!!! THANK YOU!!!