A Practical Overview of In-Camera Metering Modes – Photography Tutorial

August 20, 2011

Evaluative, matrix, spot, center weighted average, partial; Yeah, we know metering modes are a bit confusing. But, learning and understanding your camera’s metering mode system is an absolutely crucial step in your photographer education.

Understanding the different metering modes will enable you to achieve more accurate exposures, shoot more consistently, and shoot much more efficiently.

In this photography video tutorial, we are going to briefly explain to you the different in-camera metering modes, as well as show you some practical real life examples of each mode and how they behave in use.

Enjoy!

Chris
SLR Lounge Editor
Partner of Lin and Jirsa Photography

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  • new

    Is there a metering mode that is weighted more heavily on your cameras af point instead of just the center? The video mentions that evaluative metering puts additional weight on your cameras plane of focus, is that the same thing?

  • Julie

    Nice.  I never play with those.  Do you guys switch up your modes through the course of a wedding day or have a favorite one you stick with exclusively?

  • Turners

    That is the creepiest Michael Jackson look-alike mannequin I’ve ever seen.

  • GST

    Smile please!

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