Metering Modes: Ask David Bergman

[@chepo1956]

Wonderful explanation of the metering modes in layman's terms. I really enjoyed this short tutorial.

[@RighteousNacho]

For a new photographer, this video was invaluable. Seriously, it helped SO much!!

[@caseyrice768]

I've watched a ton of videos, and done a lot of reading, and not once has anyone suggested the 'lock it into manual once you've got the exposure' tip towards the end. This would have saved me a lot of headaches! Great video!

[@paulbernardi2597]

Great video Dave. This is the first time I've seen metering modes demonstrated in real time. Thanks for the demo! Keep them coming.

[@victorialanza3527]

agreed!

[@Sr_iRL]

I’ve seen videos explaining the metering modes and after watching this video I finally understand what it does and how to use it.

[@pj2614]

Hey Dave. What a wonderful idea. I never thought of metering in semiautomatic mode then switching to manual mode. Thanks Dave. You the Man😊

[@robertfutrell3973]

Great question and an even greater detailed explanations. Thank you, David!

[@reinhardgrossmann8054]

One of the best explanations of the metering modes, thank you👏👏

[@kbrosphotography6408]

Thnk u sir for such knowledgeable video

[@rvarelagonzaga]

Congratulations! it´s firts time in my life I hear a perfect explanation about metering. Thank you so much!

[@Steve-hb6rz]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@christophermason7735]

Thank you. I like to photograph wildlife and often do a big crop. So just tried partial metering on some birds in my garden and it's much better than evaluative. Actually I'm using manual with auto iso. My 760D has the disadvantage that I can't change the exposure compensation in manual unless I bracket. So partial seems better. Thanks

[@RickLincoln]

There isn't a real "exposure compensation" in manual. You move your shutter speed, aperture or ISO up or down to increase or decrease your exposure. This is exactly what the auto modes (AV/TV) do for you when you set exposure compensation. But, manual with auto ISO is an auto mode without compensation since if you change your shutter speed or aperture the ISO will change with it automatically.

[@sanysmail]

You are very truthful and straight to the point!

[@ihknilsen]

Thank you for all the good pointers!

[@discoveryself3282]

Ask David Bergman is the best!

[@donho6523]

Once again an excellent explanation! Thanks Dave! I already know this but just enjoy your videos and I wish I saw this 15 years ago before all my trials and errors, haha.

[@kenandchristysnarkyshots]

Thanks for giving a very detailed description of the metering modes and how to navigate based on setting/composure.. also thanks for sharing what you do as a norm surrounding metering modes....great help to this beginner

[@albeklik8055]

You are a very good photography teacher haven't seen many like you use it buddy.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Thanks!

[@borisgarcia704]

That kind of explanation is what tell us why some photographers are pro and others like me only amateurs, thanks for sharing it!

[@santo7798]

Absolutely beautiful and practical explanation of metering modes. Thank you 😊

[@johng5819]

VERY helpful explanation of Canon's metering modes. Thanks!

[@ToddWhirley]

I'm a Fuji guy but a relatively new photographer. This was very helpful. Thanks

[@dimiutube]

Thanks for the good explanation!! Will take your advice into account at the next shooting!

[@ryancords5149]

Why don't they make partial and spot metering follow the focus point? I always thought it was weird that they chose to fix the metering point.

[@Tinfoilnation]

Some cameras do exactly that, notably the Sony Alphas - your metering can be linked to the AF point the camera (or you) have selected. It's not as handy as you might think though and has some big *gotchas* especially shooting fast action like sports or wildlife - since that focus point might be very dark against an otherwise bright background or vice versa. Or worse - you might nail focus on a Bald Eagle's head which is very bright white, but with a very dark body. You'll end up blowing out the scene one way or the other if you don't plan ahead with a few stops of exposure compensation. tl;dr -- you're still going to have to manually adjust the exposure for your lighting and your subject no matter the metering method or whether it's linked to the AF point or not.

[@Mboy556]

amazing explanation! Thank you for showing us how it works in practical use!!

[@jiji707070]

it's such helpfully for beginning photographer ....Thank you

[@robertj4482]

Thanks for posting. I now have a better understanding of what metering does.

[@Roddriley]

Just discovered ur channel.Instructive contents which I've been looking 4 a while!

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Welcome!

[@jimwlouavl]

This was a good demo. I grew up on center weighted and still prefer it for portraits.

[@xpy1]

So would you recommend center weight For indoor and out door portraits

[@videoluvr2]

Thank you very much for sharing this info. I appreciate it. Very good explanations.

[@josehijo]

Awesome topic! I also would use spot metering to measure the light where I want it to be and then lock the exposure and recompose my image to the composition I want. This of course for still subjects and when using Aperture priority mode. Hope it makes sense!

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Yea, that works!

[@FLORAMORAITINI]

@@DavidBergmanPhoto Thank Sir for unique explanation. One more question. Will the single point, lock by let go the button, recompose and shoot, it WORK FOR Back Button Focus? on Still subject or only on AF-S mode. Of course withgout changing the distance between the subject and the camera. In such case besides the metering will the original subject be in focus, or the new recomposed point will be the sharp one? Thank you again for your valuable help. Stay Safe

[@WHEELSRT7]

Great timing, getting an EOS R soon😀 Thanks

[@JosesGarage101]

Hi, would be awesome if you explain how a handhold lightmeter works and why need one. Jose from Sweden.

[@BenoitLamarche]

Very good and informative tutorial. You also made a good pitch to shoot in manual. Thanks!

[@zarrir]

Beautiful model

[@Mikon901]

Best video

[@thesud7]

Thank you for the to the point explanation. Wouldn't Well, locking AEL do exactly the same trick?

[@faustmaglinao1331]

Very well explained. I now understand what metering modes are. Thank you, David! :)

[@andreparris6498]

this video was so informative. full explanation.

[@zavoina]

Loving the videos.

[@ChrisParayno]

Don't forget the histogram!

[@kanishkanr9016]

What happens to other parts of the frame which doest not account for metering values in spot and partial metering modes?? What exposure values those area gets

[@geoffcox75]

Help! I have a musician in a fairly dark concert hall where the stage lighting highlights the face. I can use spot metering to take a reading on the face but how do I make sure that the rest of her body is wrongly exposed?! Cheers Geoff

[@06AUwing]

Great information in this video. Thanks.

[@evane947]

From what I understand metering modes help when you are NOT shooting in manual mode.right?

[@blackmamba3427]

Brilliant video and tutorial 👌

[@rawvoltairephoto]

Very well explained 👏👏👏

[@SilverScreenDudes]

8:20 "I use the screen on the back".. rule 101 of photography... don't rely on your screen. Rely on your histogram. otherwise a very nice explanation!

[@Fairoz93]

Hi David, why do you aim your flash directly at the subject for your first video. shouldnt you have just used a flash card to make the light softer? would like to understand your thought process thank you

[@quttuz]

Is that a partial mode more better than spot one because spot is so tiny and couldn't cover faces ?

[@77srilanka]

Thanks sir you explain soo good

[@mikede2464]

AE lock with spot or center weighted for complex lighting situations the camera cant handle.

[@yannaingtun9275]

Thank you.

[@jimslens]

Does Flash Compensation affect metering modes?

[@hippodackl1521]

Great video, well presented and very informative!

[@michaelcavanaugh9542]

Hey Dave...great video but have a quick question. When shooting with a Nikon D800 in shutter priority and spot metering, if I focus in on the subjects face and hold the shutter release halfway down then shift the subject in the frame. Doesn’t the focus and the metering stay locked?

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Honestly might need a Nikon shooter to chime in here as each system is different. For Canon, you can set it to lock the exposure on the spot meter, or you can have it stay in the center regardless. Not sure if the half button press will hold it, but there should also be a "flash value lock" function that you can use to lock the flash exposure and then recompose.

[@elmono3939]

Does spot meter square follow single focus square in Nikon Z cameras ? Or does it always stay in the center ? Just curious. Thank you

[@angelesperez1773]

Great video

[@royaltykidstv]

Can someone explain Metering Timer option on the R6 please?

[@ray.watts-35]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@bioptimization]

Nice explanation! Even though I was already familiar and didn't need this information the video was greatly done!

[@CodeDeb]

Okay your intro gives me an anxiety attack but your info is great. I’m trying to learn all of the features of my new canon

[@kennykonig1525]

I have a question. Im sure anyone who has purchased a Canon EOS 5DSr. Inside the Viewfinder I have noticed the metering is not very bright. The meter itself that is green inside the view finder. Especially in Bright sunlight. Is there anyway this can be corrected in the menu to make it more brighter so it can be seen? Thank you ahead of time.

[@alste3488]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@wildlifebrazil1120]

Great content!

[@donaldcrawford5577]

great. metering modes explained in detail.

[@1183tn]

The problem with these DSLR is that manual mode shooting is totally fine if you're comfortable with them.... But the individual manipulation of Aperture, Iso, shutter speed is rather complicated or not user intuitive...

[@razerone49]

Maybe you guys have changed this by now but linking the models social media accounts would be helpful for them to gain followers and book more shoots.

[@sirvongalot]

Can you link your spot metering with the auto focus locations? Meaning, instead of having the metering starting only in the center, is there a way to make it move around with the red dots or squares that are associated with focusing?

[@avinash2535492]

Nicely done

[@MrChrlau]

Hi there. I’m shooting planes and the background changes all the time. What metering mode would you prefer ? Best regards Christian

[@SedatOnat]

Hi, is there Highlight Priority mode like on Sony?

[@phizzytfc]

i love this channel

[@puluqemil]

Great video, thank you Sir.

[@ericfelport]

Hi David, How to i meter without using a light meter ? Does the DSLR have this function

[@gerrykp]

thanks!

[@zekirami]

Great vedio. I want to buy fuji 35mm 1.4 but I heard it is old and not good for photos is that true or the lenes just glass ?

[@trancer03]

I only use manual so its never adjusting any settings

[@mussietube9909]

Will the spot metering work when you are not in the middle with her face but tag her face with autofocus when you shoot full body portrait

[@rehab1012]

Im confused. Does meter mode not work in manuel? Is that why you say you don't use them?

[@anghoppi]

Thank you!

[@alansach8437]

With histograms and exposure simulation I'm not sure the metering mode is as relevant as it once was. Nevertheless, valuable information to know.

[@pcfreak1992]

I wonder how many people really use the metering modes. I feel like it's easier to just use the balanced standard mode and then adjust it with exposure compensation. If it's still off a bit, you usually have enough wiggle room by editing the raw image in post-production.

[@juanrmartinez6598]

Great explanation for those who need it, analyzing the video's exposure is uncalled for

[@PuchoWebSolutions]

Hello from New York City David! At the conclusion of this video, it seems like something is missing from your video presentation. How does the camera's metering mode affects TTL flash exposure of the overall picture? The original question pertained to a photo with both fill flash and ambient light, correct? All in all, its an informative video however. Thank you so much.

[@Totte.Lundgren]

Great explanation of how the metering modes works! I had no idea that my R showed that gray circle which is the metering area xD

[@fuji3164]

Are metering modes used in manual mode.

[@Yalelax]

Thanks David. Since luminosity is the major determinant in metering, is there a method for using a black and white image when composing and metering?

[@oadefisayo]

So if I'm shooting fullanial, I don't need to worry about metering modes?

[@Imlukengu]

Great video.What if you are shooting a couple or a group.what the best option to go for to get the right exposure?

[@aljarreaudennis]

So this is only useful for any automatic mode or it also works in manual mode?

[@sagardigitallab]

Very refreshing. Although I knew everything, I enjoyed the video.

[@owen9997]

nice

[@floex831]

Had to watch this 3 time, the first time, all I saw was Elizabeth. Second time, I tried listening, but my focus still shifted to Elizabeth. Third time I mostly listen.

[@crownspecialties]

floex831 I was literally going to post the same cheesy comment Hilarious!! 😂😂

[@razerone49]

Same. She’s stunning

[@chibuzonweze3291]

You definitely didn’t listen the 3rd time 😅

[@audiophocus65]

So the metering modes don't apply to full manual mode?

[@cillyede]

A good one!

[@natestain7103]

Doesn’t apply since my camera never leaves M

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

This was educational, but you did not mention the flash which was part of the question. Thank you.

[@DavidBergmanPhoto]

Flash is just on TTL and is influenced mostly by the camera's meter.

[@fredlscmb]

@@DavidBergmanPhoto " mostly " ? Can you develop, please ? Thx !

[@DanielGutierrez-ce6oo]

Finally understand now

[@CFloPhotography]

im surprised multispot metering is a thing on most modern cameras. My 2001 EOS-1Ds has it. It lets you do 8 readings and then averages them out That and DEP AE are the most useful features that almost feel like cheating

[@datboycdot]

I love this. I just zoom in and work out if it's right 😂😂