Sony Alpha Light Metering Modes

[@JawadFarooq]

after seeing many tutorials, your tutorials is great i can say, thanks sir

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad you like them!

[@wotldpeace]

One of the most useful and helpful tutorials I have ever seen, thank you very much sir. It took me 2.5 hours to watch, because I paused so often to take notes. Splendid!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it helped!

[@bharadwajpd]

I listen to Mark’s voice when I am stressed or when I need to learn about the hobby!

[@ChoicesHabitsAttitudeLuck]

His voice is so calming that I fell asleep and need to watch again😀

[@Louis-te7th]

I don't even use auto exposure. I'm fully manual but I can't stop watching this because thats so calming. xD

[@findingkimmo]

I feel the same way. I sped up the video speed and added captions and I was able to stay awake. Really calming voice, but very educational. Thank you sooo much!

[@paradisevirtual3036]

I seriously yawned about 8 times; but this is great information.

[@djwilmer7252]

I use his videos to fall asleep, the best!!

[@tonypmedia]

His voice does have that Bob Ross tone ey? He's not yelling, talking super fast, rushing through everything like 90% of these people doing videos do.

[@vigneshb5347]

This is by-far the BEST tutorial for Sony camera I have seen. Thanks a lot !

[@gozii445]

Your explanations along with examples and illustrations are life saving learning tools . please do more.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for the positive feedback - I hope to continue to expand these learning resources.

[@arete_]

Just bought a Sony A7C during the pandemic. These videos are super helpful. Hope you are doing well 🙋‍♂️

[@jimthomson9044]

Appreciate your in-depth, get-to-the-point process. No pointless 3-5 minute "theatrical" segment at the beginning of your videos to try to convince me I should watch. Excellent presentation; very helpful as I prepare to purchase an a6400 camera.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimthomson9044]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills I currently have a Sony NEX-6; very happy with it for many years, Was ready to buy an a-6400 until the recent $200 price drop on the a-6600. Is IBIS worth an additional $300?

[@brunomartelli8163]

Mark your videos are by far the very best learning source for Sony Alpha cameras.

[@kenn6592]

Turned to you to properly understand this new highlight mode. Now I do! Thanks again for such educational videos.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for your positive feedback

[@yudirajput9437]

Thanks a lot for these amazing tutorials. You are my Guru for a lot of reasons today.

[@richardruda267]

Another great practical and technical explanation as to how Sony Camera software works to produce the best exposed images

[@docwel1]

I watched your video about using minimum shutter speed in aperture priority yesterday and now this video about metering and I have learned more useful information about using my Sony a6400 in a more sophisticated and satisfying way from your videos than any other instructional videos on KZbin. I look forward to watching your other videos to learn more about my camera to improve my skills as an amateur photographer. Thanks for so much.

[@sorinmuntean1839]

Such a great tutorial! Some of the available metering modes that were previously confusing, now are perfectly clear. Thank you Mark!

[@commentforthealgo5383]

you might say some were over and under exposed but now you see them with perfect light.

[@SocietateaAscendenta]

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[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

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[@SocietateaAscendenta]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills THANKS! A dream.

[@daquiksta]

I just bought an A7R3 coming from other brands and this channel is like wikipedia for me. Amazing content, great presenter, wonderful photograph. Thanks a lot M. Mark Galer for sharing. Greetings from France!

[@markandrst8767]

Your videos are such a pleasure to watch. They are very calming. I thank you for all of your info and advice. You have helped me tremendously with many of your videos.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You are so welcome!

[@Snerkler1]

I've just been referred to this video as someone on talk photography has been getting confused about exposure and metering and I can see why they were getting confused when you say that using manual mode that metering is essentially disabled. I understand that if you're using the old sunny 16 rule then you 'ignore' what the camera is telling you as far as the exposure is concerned, but the metering modes aren't disabled and will still show you what the camera thinks the exposure should be, and this will change depending on what metering mode you're using. I understand that you allude to this in the video, but I just wanted to point out that it isn't quite crystal clear for people who don't have a great understanding. Maybe it would have been better to say that if you're setting/calculating your own exposure then the metering modes are irrelevant. I hope you find this useful, it's a great video overall.

[@seventysevencats]

New to Sony mirrorless, this is really a highly educating video !

[@IbraheemALBalushi]

You are the only one who answered my Metering doubt. Thanks ❤

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Happy to help

[@PaulCoughlan1]

Spot on tutorial that covers multi areas of the metering mode.

[@JoaquinRuizARTEAGA]

Excellent material. And I think its relevance goes beyond the Sony Alpha world. You are an incredible teacher. I consider myself an advanced photographer and I have learned a couple of interesting things regarding the exposure mechaniscs of Sony A7III. Well doen and thank you very much

[@hurleygreen927]

Great tips on Light Metering Modes....THANKS!

[@alma175w]

Really appreciate the thoroughness of this, Mark. Thank you for putting it together.

[@tedmanasa907]

Best instruction on applying photography theory specifically to Sony shooters. Thank you

[@Harleybobtailminnow]

Thanks for a very detailed and informative tutorial. Owned an A7iii for over a year, but changed a couple of the settings, having watched this.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ElijahTichborne]

Ohhhhhh my goodness! I never knew what the exposure comp wheel did. Thanks so much.

[@FeliciaAlston]

Thank you so much Mark for your consistent professional teaching style and expertise! While I have just found this video, it proves to me that your community is one that I will continue to support as a member. I am just now learning more about metering modes, and I was trying to decide if I needed to buy a light meter. I will drop a question in the forum for more insight on this topic. Thank you so much!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You're very welcome!

[@Mister_G]

Very clearly explained - thank you very much!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisschoenfeld4414]

Great tutorial - deep, but well described and well paced. Previously I had assumed spot metering to be “guarantee this part isn’t blown out and f the rest” - I’ll stick to multi moving forward and experiment with spot in the specific ways you describe.

[@tasveerlondon]

Awesome tutorial, I am also struggling to understand Focus Area & Focus Mode so tempted to check your channel for relevant resource.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have a focus Masterclass video and a focus area video

[@rayvicchio9094]

Thank you Mark. You’ve again helped explain ways to a better image with my Sonys A series. I understand how to use my Sonys just a little more after each of your tutorials. Please keep it up.

[@KrishnachandranU]

Thank you so much. Greetings from India 🇮🇳

[@Hangs4Fun]

Been using Highlight metering a lot on my a7R3 and you are right you do need to use where appropriate. On my a9, I've been predominantly in multi mode and using the exposure comp dial as needed for the given shot. I've used spot here and there as well as highlight. But so far I'm mostly using my a9 for street, wildlife, and sports and with your Aperature mode settings for action or portraits, it works great with the exp com dial. For landscapes and astro, I'm still using my a7R3 and im all manual there and highlight metering mode.

[@asmirr4696]

Amazing I absolutely enjoyed listening every second, thank you so much for this perfect video 🙏

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for listening

[@slickytru5]

Thank you, very informative. I can say I learned something today.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad to hear it!

[@howardhdavidson]

Extremely well explained video.So many aren’t.They are presented by people that are full of unlistenable hype and bluster.I enjoy listening to your videos, thanks Mark..

[@knagarjun]

Yes, just the facts, delivered in a low-key manner, and with subtle humour. Minute for minute, this is the most informative video I have seen on the Sony Alpha. Thanks Mark!

[@ashishchakravarty100]

simple and crisp information. Thanks Mark

[@赵维涛]

Thank you, Mark. So detailed but so clear, I've improved my knowledge in a huge leap, really really appreciate it!

[@ForrestWest]

I've been using a combination of spot metering and AEL on the front half press, and tracking auto focus. With front Focus turned off I use back button Focus to get an initial Focus lock on my perch or subject , then slightly move around the image till I get my exposure right and lock it with a front half press AEL Auto exposure lock, then compose my image with the exposure I chose as the tracking stays on the subject. Great video as always!

[@ripley1690]

All your videos are incredibly useful Mark but this one in particular clarifies a greatly misunderstood subject. Thanks for taking the time to make and post it.

[@smloeffler1]

Another excellent video Mark. Thank you!

[@sharksfan2011]

Thank you Mark for taking the time to record this skill video. I’ve learned a lot and your efforts are greatly appreciated!

[@muleyg]

Thanks once again for another well explained tutorial.

[@saifur.rahmankhan]

beautiful personality - hypnotic voice - beautifully explained everything... 🌹👏🏼

[@Anewevisual]

Okay don’t fall in love lol

[@saifur.rahmankhan]

@@Anewevisual 😀

[@harmv5018]

Just moved to Sony after using canon for years. This video helped me so much. Many thanks!

[@paulm8157]

👍Useful info, capably presented, without distracting hype - your vids never disappoint. Love the histogram as rear-view mirror analogy - will keep that in mind. Would like to see a vid that compares highlight exposure mode to zebras - how they relate and interact or contradict. E.g., would changing the zebra value alter the exposure chosen by cam in highlight exposure mode? Until use of exposure compensation becomes second nature, it can be too easy to forget to reset/adjust compensation dial between shots - agree?

[@tatarnikoff]

Thank you! Very useful tutorial

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliancastanedaphotography]

Great video, I never knew about the sunny 16. Thank you and I'll research it some more

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Some of my early cameras did not have light meters, so this knowledge was very important if you didn't want to use a hand-held light meter. Sometimes the meters in our cameras make mistakes and it is is quicker just to set the exposure to the ambient lighting conditions rather than continually compensating for the meter's error.

[@steviekek]

New to the Alpha range with a A6300; these tutorials are fantastic...many thanks for this

[@gam3955]

Thanks a lot. There’re a lot of useful and important information. Knowing your camera will help us taking good pictures but don’t help us to be a better photographer. Love your presentations but sometimes more samples help to quickly understand. Anyway, thanks for the time you spent to give us this video.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I have lots of videos that do not focus on the gear. Check this Masterclass out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6OwdpSto956g8U

[@zc1581]

This helped me out tremendously with my A7iv. Thank u

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it helped!

[@dexterfurman9118]

Excellent explanation of everything. Thanks.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@russellspence916]

Mark, as always, an excellent learning video. keep them coming.

[@GABRIELSANTOS-ic3ei]

Where has this video been this past year!? Wow. That was great. Definitely one subject I've been struggling with.

[@DanBuell]

What a great and informative session!

[@paullewis3419]

Who and why the hell is anyone giving this a thumbs down? This is superb stuff!

[@jourdog44]

Canon and Nikon users probably

[@Metareduxxx]

what a great video! thank you so much this video answered so many questions i had while shooting 😅

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for your positive feedback :-)

[@walterkancyan2722]

Perfect, on point😊 no nonsense! Looked all over KZbin for something like this. KZbin should delete all others and keep this one!

[@patmat.]

10:40 I much prefer the (amazing) photo before that very odd looking shadow recovering. Thank you for our great explanations.

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

The photo before the shadow recovery is how cameras have seen these scenes (without processing) since, and including, the days of film. The photo after the recovery is how most humans see the scene prior to photographing it.

[@patmat.]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills Our iris aperture and eye movements are so fast that the brain can integrate different views as one, or seemingly so. Eyes really are marvels.

[@davida463]

Thanks, Mark! This was great!

[@TerekkiTerekki]

As a Nikon user - this was useful Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martin2do]

All this said, without a single shot of Kate Middle-tone... Great video!

[@j.j.vandenberg]

Thank you very much. Even this amateur understood everything.

[@sjsphotog]

AMAZING video as always Mark. Your vids are TOP NOTCH and well worth watching. I alwats learn something new or some good info even though Ive been shooting for over 25 years. Keep up the GREAT WORK you do with all your educational series. More more more Mark Galer please! :) Sony cameras rock! I love all of mine. Cheers

[@be-do-have]

Thank you! A lot of useful information!

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jochenf7557]

Thank you very much! Very good!

[@NatalieZii]

I learned a lot. Thanks

[@YEvgin]

Thank you very much. Excellent explanation. As usual...

[@lichtspiel4544]

Thank you for this tutorial. I‘ve always wanted to know more about metering modes

[@josephsmyth4245]

Thank you, Great tutorial well presented.

[@cbphil2]

Very clear ! Thanks for all Mark !!

[@TheObserver567]

Excellent instruction! Thanks

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KPTv02]

great video and teaching ability thank you

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tmh246]

Love your videos mark. Thank you.

[@joseestevez1248]

Mark ...you are the best !!! I learned a lot with your videos & save thousand dollars, is better to watch your videos that a visit to a Psychiatric Doctor.

[@ROAM131]

Great one 💫 totally clear

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad you think so!

[@madmike2881]

Great video, answered several pressing questions I had. Thank you!

[@yosoyyo1899]

Very helpful video thanks a lot!

[@HomesickMac]

Another excellent video Mark, thank you. Your tutorials have made my learning curve so smooth with my A7III :-)

[@themutekiununbi4932]

Thank you so much. I have learned a lot

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

You are very welcome

[@Harryontwowheels]

Very helpful channel! Thanks a lot for all the informations!

[@chilledoutwill5]

Very good info..thanks

[@CoachIngoG]

You are always the consumate pro, thank you sir!

[@ofautomotive]

Excellent video. I learned a lot thank to you. Did you turn on the zebras guide on the A7III ?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I don't use zebras but if this appeals to you and you are a raw shooter I would set a custom setting of 109

[@juliasignorotti3890]

Great video. Does the exposure compensation dial only work with auto iso (manual mode)?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I works in P, A & S modes with or without ISO Auto and Manual with ISO Auto

[@Expeditom]

And again I learnt something new for my A6500 - metering mode highlight as well as why I struggled to have proper exposure😅 thx a lot great tutorial!

[@IanWilkinson]

Well, you've exposed (!) a misconception of mine - I didn't realise that spot metering caused the spot region to be rendered as 18% grey. I wrongly thought that I was pointing the spot onto the region that should be 'correctly' exposed, thereby potentially over-compensating for the highlight that I was trying to preserve and underexposing the subject. I'll probably stick to Multi and the EV comp dial in future.

[@knuckles9045]

Goodness this was so useful

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Thanks for the positive response

[@steveparkins6854]

brilliant as always

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@josephsaulart]

excellent training! I get it now.

[@mickbarker3362]

Excellent. thanks for your videos and info.

[@shawtyismygirlooyeah]

Mick Barker a

[@shakejones]

great video mate! well done!!! Thank you.

[@steveloudon7491]

Terrific video but I do have a question. If you're changing the exposure compensation let's say one stop why can't you just do that in post-production? Because when you increase the exposure in post by one stop it's the same thing as doing it in the camera as I understand it. Thank you very much for your time

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

If you overexpose one stop in-camera you may clip the highlights and then be unable to recover detail in these tones in post. If you underexpose the image in-camera by one stop and correct in post you will effectively double the noise and compromise the quality of the shadows.

[@steveloudon7491]

@@AlphaCreativeSkills I believe at approx. The 10 minute mark of the video you say to do exactly that. Expose for the highlights then lighten the shadows in post. Don't you have the same noise issue doing that? I must be missing something

[@anotherdude9456]

I just got my A7 R3 maybe a week or two ago and then my lens a few days ago, I can't seem to put the exposure into manual without shooting on auto ISO is there a way to have full control of it or is it just how Sony camera's are? I have been using a Nikon for several years and on my Nikon I am able to adjust the ISO, Shutter, F-stop and exposure all manually.

[@orlixx]

You are awesome ! Thanks for this Focus Spot Link !!!

[@tonypmedia]

10:00 ... man did you build that in a rendering program? lol... Holy cow that's a fantastic shot. It's kinda "fine art" looking with more natural detail. THIS is what I wish you'd show how to do

[@RoyboyMeyer]

Dear Mark, should every photographer learn the sunny 16 rule as base knowledge. Or is it not necessary with the metering modes on all digital camera's nowadays?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

It is good to embrace the craft of photography as it ultimately pays dividends in your level of creative control

[@zafarnamah]

@AlphaCreativeSkills Mark, Thank you for this is a gem of a video! Would you use Focus Point Link with Multi Metering or Highlight Modes? From your examples, I got the impression that it is used with Spot Standard or Spot Large. Also, I read somewhere that one Focus Point Link locks in the first autofocus point, it does not adjust as the subject moves. Is that accurate?

[@AlphaCreativeSkills]

I don’t use focus point link with multi metering. I offer one-on-one support on my Patreon.com/markgaler Alpha support channel

[@TheShoobah]

Great and very informative video. Thank you!