How To Use Manual Exposure - Mike Browne

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. Metering and focussing are 2 different things. Focus depends on a point of contrast to lock onto which is why it couldn't focus on the sky and kept hunting. So you'd need to meter for the sky, set it manually or with the auto exposure lock button, then focus on a cloud, re-compose (if necessary) and take the picture.

[@yesbore]

After watching this, I feel like my brain aperture has got a great depth of field and more light went in. Other videos or studies I've done really made my brain feel like a cheap lens. So thank you for that beautiful tutorial.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Yes Bore - good to know it helped and you 'Opened' your mind to the 'light' ;-) Please help me grow the channel and make more free vids by sharing them here, on Facebook, forums etc :-).

[@MikeBrowne]

1. Changing metering modes will alter where the reading is taken from in the scene you're photographing - it won't change the exposure. I use matrix as a starting point because i find it to be the most accurate. 2. HDR is another way of merging exposures to get a natural look and in Photoshop it works well. But you still have to know how to change exposures - or how to bracket. Either way the camera can't see the world the same way we do so you still have to make choices on what to expose for.

[@irueneb]

I have watched a lot of tutorials and many are good. But yours is extraordinary. Not only do you know your stuff, you are gifted in the way you deliver. There were things I thought I knew but now I see clearly. Not only do you teach concepts very well, you virtually apply it in a practical step by step way for all to see and understand. I subscribed in less than 45 sec of watching this tutorial 'cause I look forward to learning more from you. Thanks for what you do.

[@MrVoayer]

Mike, This is surely, one of the most instructive videos about manually setting exposure ! Not only is it informative, but that trial and error style really underlines its educational value ! And there is also that accent of yours... Brilliant !

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi - thank you for your kind comments. Great to know we've inspired you. - Mike

[@daviddyer2607]

Moving to fully manual mode is the best bit of photography advice I have ever been given and this is a great demonstration as to just how simple it really is.

[@MikeBrowne]

Sure is David. And once you master it you can easily use semi and auto modes with confidence because you know when the camera's going to mess up - and what to do when it does... MIKE

[@RoscoAdams]

Hi Mike, had a DSLR for the past 5 years... always fiddling but rarely getting those good pics. Starting watching your vids and I am astounded at how much of the features I never even knew I had. Love the Charisma, and learning a lot.

[@MikeBrowne]

than you !+Rosco Adams glad you get your grip and able to control your camera, thank you for the lovely comment, please do share our vids so we can make more. MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. Expose to the right refers to the histogram. The right side of a histogram represents the highlights or bright tones of an image. By exposing so the histogram is over to the right but not hard against the end of the chart you are capturing maximum image data. Even if the image looks too bright in the LCD you have the data and can darken it in Photoshop.

[@isabelladavis1363]

for years I tried to learn this on my own..and in just one viewing of your tutorial I aced it! This was years ago and probably one of the most important lessons I ever learned...thanks for being so giving Mike...Best Wishes and travels for your New Year!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +isabella davis happy to help. Please continue helping me make more like it by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc. - MIKE

[@kennyp9002]

Great explanation of exposure. I've heard others say, I've exposed for this or I've exposed for that and I never knew what they were talking about. Finally! a clear and detailed explanation. You're the best Mike! Thanks for your tutorials.

[@MikeBrowne]

Adobe RGB has more colours in it than sRGB. BUT you won't be able to see the difference with your eyes. If an image is to go to a professional printer their devices are probably Adobe RGB so it's best to send them images in that colour space. Most non pro printers, the internet and desktop printers use sRGB. It's one tiny think that when stacked with other tiny things can make a very small difference to output. Don't get too hung up on it unless you're shooting professionally.

[@MikeBrowne]

Wow - thank you for your comments. It's great to know we're making a difference. It was indeed taken exactly where you say. Best wishes.. - Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. I live in Lymington so very close to you. I'm starting to include more settings info from now on...

[@lynrankine7847]

Yet again, you just know how to get the message across. This is the best explanation of a manual exposure I have seen. This has helped me so much. Thankyou

[@MikeBrowne]

@Rollumadur You're right - it does change depth of focus (or field). But in terms of exposure both shutter and aperture let in more or less light. It's why you have to have two exposure controls. If you want lots of DOF you often have to use a slow shutter speed to make up for the small aperture. If you want a fast shutter speed to freeze motion - you might have to use a wide aperture. Hope this helps..

[@4uKoudy]

I have seen a lot of videos about photography but honestly yours are the best. Very informative and easy to understand. Thank you!!!

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Marek Koucky Please continue helping us make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.- Melissa Fox :)

[@jeremiahedwards7357]

I have had professional photographers explain manuel settings before, but I do have to say that you gave me confidence in myself to better handle my DSLR. Thank you again for all of your awesome videos. Jeremiah Edwards Oklahoma, USA

[@johnmitchell8242]

Just bought a used canon 400d to get into DSLR photography. Been watching a few of these tutorials, but this is the best one I've seen so far. At last I understand my light meter! Thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you John Mitchell Please share it around with other photographers, it'll help me make more... MIKE :-)

[@eddieq1905]

Flipping awesome video at last I finally found someone who clearly explains exposure. Thank you so much - I've trawled through so many videos and was starting to loose faith but your video totally puts the exposure triangle into perspective - I'm so excited right now - thank you soooooooooooo much!!!! Happy Happy Happy Happy Happy !!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you for the kind words eddieq1905 Please continue helping me make more videos by sharing them with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc.- Melissa Fox

[@barrycrawford1117]

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[@sudhu26]

Hi Mike, It's the best explanation i have ever seen. Thanks for sharing. your videos are very informative.

[@hasnanhk]

I must admit, your tutorials are among the best. Simple and practical. Keep posting.

[@clarameredith2944]

I've just discovered you and I'm so grateful! You are fantastic, I'm an old time film shooter struggling to adapt to the Digital age. I've watched so many videos on youtube that I've considered a waste and was getting so frustrated. Now I've found you and you teach so well the same way I was taught when I was in Photo School. I'm so excited, I'm learning again. Thank you so much for what you are doing. If I could give you a big hug I would!

[@MikeBrowne]

Wow thanks Clara Meredith. Hug accepted in spirit :-) If you're struggling through all the conflicting info out here maybe you could use a guide to help you avoid the stuff you don't need yet and avoid becoming overwhelmed. May I suggest you take a look at my Beginners Course which does exactly that. It's online and has 5 weekly tutorials, notes, worksheets and exercises for practical experience. You can get a free sample at the link below... MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/courses/ultimate-beginners-photography-course

[@sizaradam]

I am watching all your videos starting from the oldest up to the newest sir Mike Browne and I am enjoying every minute ... Now that I bought my Nikon D7000 im gonna watch all your videos :) thank you sir soo much

[@Hero007ization]

I am newbie to SLRs and pretty much intimidated by the mathematics of optics/photography. Your explanation has started giving me courage to try again with my nikon camera. Thankyou so much.

[@andrewcroft2570]

You really do explain things in a way that helps a complete novice like me to fully understand everything. Thanks Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Awesome, thank you! We all have to start somewhere @andrewcroft2570. If you truly want to move forward with your photography, my Masterclass In Photography is the place to go. Whilst free vids are good, they done't have the structure or sequence of a course so there will be times something doesn't work from a free video because you're missing something that fits in between. I've put a link below where tou can find out more and try a free sample... MB www.photographycourses.biz/masterclass

[@michaeldidomenico7]

I have watched many of your tutorials and I find them very easy to understand and I use a lot of your recommendations.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks. You don't need one but a dedicated light meter is more accurate because it measures the actual light falling onto your subject. The camera's meter measures light reflected by it and can be confused into making incorrect exposures by very bright or dark subjects. - Mike

[@shancvanchal]

i have seen lots of dslr related videos on youtube being watched your video i have no more doubts watching the next one simple and clear cut explanation thank you very much sir

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you shan c.vijayan

[@chepo1956]

Wonderful explanation on how to shoot in manual mode. Lots of folks get intimidated ; this video takes the fear out of it. Great.

[@SM-wr2ch]

Fantastic video on Manual exposure. I had been having some issues understanding the balancing act that takes place between the shutter speed, white balance, and the aperture for quite some time. This explanation made it a lot easier to move away from other semi-automatic modes and understand my camera better. Mike is awesome.

[@MikeBrowne]

Tghank you Santino Marinucci - however White Balance has no impact on exposure, that's a colour thing. Maybe you meant ISO :-)

[@SM-wr2ch]

My mistake! I did mean ISO. Thanks!

[@MikeBrowne]

These are shing reflective things which can easily confuse your light meter into setting the wrong exposure. I suggest you set exposure manually and spot meter from a grey card placed ober the items at the last moment. OR use evaluative and take a couple test shots. If they look to dark just increase exposure a bit and decrease it if they look too bright.

[@MikeBrowne]

@Lifeburn1 Yes it does but with video it's more normal to adjust exposure with aperture and by adding / subtracting ND filters. You can still change the shutter speed though but it's not wise to drop it below 50th second because the frames might not be sharp.

[@daimonde]

im gradually going through your catalogue on here Mike & have to say theyre excellent. i had no idea about manual mode & the light meter until this. simplistic genius, thanks.

[@Mjms_em-ss]

New to photography and appreciate your detailed explanation and hands on use of the camera. I have increased my basic understanding of using the shutter speed and apiture. Appreciate you knowledge and teaching.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Don Harper - if you've found our videos useful please share them around and help us grow the community :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks. I think some newer cameras do have HDR as you say, but mine don't. To my mind HDR is a different thing to setting a manual exposure as it's software based not camera based. We might do some films about it next year. - Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi - Thank you. All camera LCDs look dark of bright days because the pupils of our eyes contract to deal with the brightness and the LCD doesn't brighten up along with the daylight, which makes them seem dark. Best way is to get under a jacket or go into the shade, wait for your eyes to adjust to the lower light level and then check. Or use the histogram to check exposure. Search our channel for 'Histograms Explained'. Best wishes - Mike

[@ViaConDias]

Nothing short of brilliant :-) By far the best video "series" I've found, explaining the effects of short vs long lens. Thank you so much Mike Browne . You just gave a beginner, a whole new set of tools to work with :-) And got yourself a new follower

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Henrik Madsen - sorry for the delay replying

[@MikeBrowne]

When you're shooting 2 subjects at opposite ends of the tonal range you have to be very accurate with exposure so bracketing may help. Also keep out of direct sunlight and have them both in shade.

[@MikeBrowne]

A lower ISO would be a great way to darken an image but if you're already using the lowest ISO there's nowhere else to go but shutter or aperture. As to which one to use it is as you say personal preference, though I prefer to change shutter speed where possible so I can maintain whatever depth of field I want to use. If the subject is moving then this may not be an option so I'd have to change the aperture

[@LongbowPhoto]

Mike , i'm a newcomer to the world of photography and i 'd just like to say that your videos are great , they have helped me to understand the basics and some of the more advanced things. Most afternoons ( weather permitting ) i go out armed with my shiny new DSLR and practice , practice , practice. Super work you are sharing :)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you LongbowPhoto - keep up the practising ....

[@MayuMayooresan]

I couldn't agree more. Only your tutorials are done with practical approach. Thanks a ton.

[@ABT212]

This is the first video of yours I watched and I was taken by your great presentation and easy to follow instructions. I had just purchased an auto focus only Fujifilm, but now I realized photography would be much more fun with full manual control. I returned it and got a Canon Rebel. It does everything you mention and I love it. I also love finding you on the map. Unless I'm mistaken, this video was shot in Park Walk near Shaftesbury Abbey looking down on St. James Church far to the southwest.

[@shaunkitson1813]

Thanks Mike. Really enjoying your channel.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Shaunkitson1813 - we really appreciate the support!

[@kushsakhu]

Great tutorial Mike. You definitely nailed it and got right into my head with what you wanted to get across, especially with the light meter. Also the tip of taking landscape some shots outside and playing around with the settings is a really good piece of advice to help hone in your exposure skill set.

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Kush I for the kind words, Mike will be delighted to read you comment when he get's back - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@PhotosOfBuildings]

I have been struggling with exposure of late.....Since the weather has brightened up, I have had to resort to bracketing on many occasions, as it's been simply impossible to get the right exposure for my subject, without leaving the sky blown out......Bracketing is great for those situations.......well, apart from the fact that more time in post is needed. I have had to just accept that the perfect exposure in some situations, is not available and understand that it's not my fault Great videos Mike! They have been of great help to me over the last year.

[@Subho1981]

Really good video...Was really struggling with the exposure compensation but your video made things very clear!!! Best part is you not only explain the theory but also show it practically. Thank you very much for your tutorials!!!

[@lindaj6675]

I've just gone to manual mode. The shots are so much better and it's deepening my understanding further with exposure.

[@MikeBrowne]

that good +linda j - im sure in no time you master it, as long as you keep shooting - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@watcherSL]

This guy is a genius. Exactly knows what to tell and what not to tell.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey thanks watcherSL. Please share any vids you fins usefull around - it helps me make more of them... MIKE :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Yes - I change ISO all the time (depending on the situation) to make sure the shutter is fast enough that I don't get camera shake. ISO is the 3rd ball when juggling exposure. I didn't mention it here because we have other films about ISO and how to use it. I didn't want to fry people's brains with information overload.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you. No not really unless you're in a situation where you can control the light like in a studio or it's a fairly small subject where you can use fill flash or a reflector.

[@wanneske1969]

I always thought I would get a lot of under or overexposed pics when using Manual as opposed to Tv or Av, but this video showed me I wouldn't ! Very helpful !

[@jai309]

Brilliant thanks Mike. Always helps to know the settings and how an end result was reached. I sail out of Lymington most weekends. Lovely part of the world. How lucky are we?

[@angelovdevil]

You're an amazing teacher. I had the perfect exposure & the f number confusion's all sorted. Thank you.

[@jackieconnell7183]

Hi Mike, another great video,and the top man for clearly explaining exposure,am new to manual and when ready to take the photo,with shutter and aperture set all i taught you had to do was move the indicator to zero and you had the perfect photo,but now i see you must adjust either the shutter of aperture,to reach the zero,and click.i agree you are a genius mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jackie Connell And there's also ISO in case you need a particular shutter speed or aperture for creative reasons. Please take a look at my 5 week beginners course which breaks all this stuff down into step by step guides. There are notes and exercises to do along the way too. You can check out a free sample at the link below... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/ubc

[@SpoonerStudios]

One of the best explanatuions of shutter speed/apeture/ISO i have come across, well done.

[@camaleoa2006]

I love your videos, As I cannot pay for a course at the moment, I'm studying through books and videos, and your videos are helping a lot. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Magda.

[@jai309]

As a very keen amateur photographer I am finding your video tuition incredibly helpful. You have a marvellous way of explaining things clearly and simply and I'm hooked. One thing I would find helpful is knowing the lenses and final camera settings you're using for the end result shots. I live in Dorset and wondered if you have used locations in Dorset for some of the videos, I'm sure I recognise some of them. Love the videos keep them coming and thank you.

[@cyrilstheone]

this is the best film i've seen yet explaining and showing whats going on.I've read these things over an over again and they never sink in?but this is a lot easier thanks for taking the time to do this for us...;-)

[@adriansutcliffe8501]

Thank you Mike, your videos are fantastic and very helpful :) can you tell me what people mean when they say Expose to the right?? in landscape shots.

[@jxm3438]

Thanks Mike, I just starting entering to the world of photography, and this had me confused. You are very interesting and knowledgable, Thank you for sharing, I have learned a great deal!! I hope you continue teaching us.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Justin Martinez - good to know it helped. Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@MikeBrowne]

Glad it helped and you're getting to grips with manual exposure - Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey thanks for your comments everyone - very much apprieciated.

[@starchildfan83]

Thank you so much for this video!! You explain everything so well. I have an old Nikon D40 I have used as a PS camera for years, In the last year I have started to explore how to use it "properly". Your videos are the most helpful info I have found anywhere. Very well done! Thanx a million

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you starchildfan83 Please help me grow the channel and make more free vids by sharing them here, on Facebook, forums etc :-)

[@MikeBrowne]

It's a rough guide. I don't worry about the crop factor much but if you want to be safe then it's something to consider. Some people are steadier than others, if you have VR / IS on your lens then you can go about 1 stop slower than the length of the lens

[@ozbod54]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, you have explained so easily what I found so difficult to understand, I've tried your method and already I'm taking the photographs I want, not what the camera wants. Keep on teaching, I'm off to check out your other tut's.

[@YousafKhan-fq9rb]

The best tutorial about exposure, love the way u explained.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +Yousaf Tareen Please share it around with other photographers because it'll help me make more like it - MIKE :-)

[@djspl51bw]

Great video Mike,the best photography videos ive ever seen.Its all in the way you explain in a simple way and present them.I know that whenever i look at your videos i will understand things a lot better as you are not full of techy jargon.Great job,keep up the fantastic work.

[@SCxray20]

Can't tell you how many videos I've turned off. YOU have the gift of teaching. I've taken pictures for 4 years and have been stuck in A or S modes. Finally used manual yesterday and took some decent wildlife photos in bright sun and deep shade. (while in a sneak boat no less). Have several friends who are at my level of learning/frustration (ha) and will definitely pass your videos on to them. If you can explain manual to a blonde,60 yr old....you can teach anyone! Sincere thanks.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you +SCxray20 - MIKE

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you very much for your kind words. If you like our vids please share them on facebook or any sites or blogs and help us spread the word. Many thanks again - Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you so much for saying so. Please help us spread the word about our films by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing them and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@TinTinMonkey]

I recently came across the videos and so far I have seem quite a few of them and loved every one of them. Keep up the great work!

[@bigbear62040]

Great video! I'm going for my associates degree in photography so I can be a photojournalist. My professor can be very technical with his explinations. He had me watch one of your videos (Apertures / F Stops) and I was hooked! You explain things in a way that's easy to understand. Even for a chowder head like me. Lol! I think you're brilliant!

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey thanks Timothy Boyer - I don't believe you're a "chowder head" for one minute. Photography takes some figuring when you're starting out and as you said, many tutors make it all much more technical than it needs to be. That's why I love being a photo teacher so i can guide people through the stuff they actually need and the mass they don't. I think my Beginners course would be a great supplement to what your professor is teaching you because it does guide you to exactly what you need now and doesn't overwhelm you with stuff you don't need to know yet. Try a free sample at the link below... MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/courses/ultimate-beginners-photography-course

[@CakeOfJaffa]

Thanks for the tips, very helpful. I was just wondering if this was filmed at Shaftesbury? Thought I recognised the area but I could be wrong! Cheers

[@Joe_1971]

Great video, I wish you would have included exposure compensation in the tutorial. I have been experimenting with it and have found that when the camera meters for the subject that you are photographing the sky ends up overexposed and blown out. I have found that by using exposure compensation I can darken the picture so that the sky actually appears blue and you can see detail in the clouds and I just adjust for the subject during post using lightroom. Now I just have to practice with using a graduated nd filter when taking a picture in bright sunlight and see how that does in knocking down the over exposed sky in relation to the actual subject. Great video as always.!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks +Joe Correia Exposure compensation doesn't have any effect when making a manual exposure because by choosing manual, you're telling the camera to butt out and let you manage everything. I have made a vid about exposure compensation, link below - MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/videos/technical/exposure/exposure_compensation.html

[@Joe_1971]

OH ok, I just watched your video on exposure compensation, that helped immensely.

[@XxthejackschannelxX]

Congrats on 100,000 subscribers!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Jack Wakeford And thank you for being one of them. It wouldn't have happened without everyone on YT. I'm going to do an 'official thank you' vid soon :-)

[@XxthejackschannelxX]

Great will look foward to that!

[@MikeBrowne]

Hi Leonard. I'm sorry I don't remember for sure as it was a couple of years ago, probably 200. If you're using a tripod then iso can be low provided the subject is not moving. If handholding then you need to make sure it's high enough to give you a fast enough shutter speed to avoid camera shake. here's a video about it - /watch?v=s2b62BJIw5c

[@EricBlaine]

Mike, you are a very good teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you EricBlaine I'm delighted you get so much out of the videos. Please help us spread the word and grow the community by 'liking' 'G+ing', sharing our videos and linking to us on photo forums, Facebook etc

[@devonbiker]

It's cold, its getting dark but I want to take photos now!!!! Thank you.

[@jvazquez109]

Thank you sir. Feeling super confident now that understand the light meter.

[@MikeBrowne]

The 3200 does have a light meter but it only displays when you set manual mode.

[@MikeBrowne]

@CMampaey Thanks. It's not as quick as auto - but auto sometimes gets it wrong and if you don't know how to do it yourself you don't get the shot. Also you get quicker with practise - which most people don't do. It's a bit like learning to drive a car. For a while it takes up all your concentration to manage gears, steering, not crashing, mirrors, indicators etc - bit of practise and you make it look easy. :-)

[@robinpunter4377]

Hi Mike, another great video, really clear and precise. Thanks. Question: whilst the video is primarily about exposure could you please say what the ISO settings were for each shot , especially the night time one, as getting that wrong at the start is going to make a big difference, I assume. Cheers. 👍

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks robin punter. I'm sorry it was so long ago I don't remember. The ISO is what you use when choosing a shutter or aperture for creative effect such as motion or depth of field. Because of your choice you may need to compensate because a low speed will cause blurred photos through camera shake, and you do it with ISO. So set ISO last depending on which shutter speed you want to use. If this sounds a bit confusing (and it is if you're beginning) please take a look at a free sample of my 5 week Ultimate Beginners Course which goes way more in depth but in nice one at a time steps. Link below... MIKE :-) www.photographycourses.biz/courses/ultimate-beginners-photography-course

[@GopiKrrishna]

Great effort in making this tutorial as simple as possible... nice and well done !

[@MyPassionsss]

I just discovered your channel and man,that's what I've been looking for! What a great and clear explanation and examples.What's your opinion about the exposure bracketing in such a difficult lighting situation (7:30)? Using GND filter wouldn't help so much as we would have to darken the buildings as well...Btw, your pronunciation is so nice which is a huge advantage for non-english viewers! Thanks!

[@pputubelist]

Thank you, Mike. You make it simple! :) I noticed that you use AdobeRGB and not sRGB. Can you point to some explanation on that please? Thanks again for this wonderful video.

[@richardhood1548]

Great videos . just taking photos at the moment and trying different things on the same subject really liked the white balance video

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Richard - trying different things is the way to do it... MIKE

[@Lifeburn1]

Fantastic tutorial! Within minutes I was taking better photos. My question is, does this also apply to recording video?

[@mentholzw]

Bravo, well explained. Can't believe 8 people disliked this fantastic tutorial. Thank you Mike.

[@MikeBrowne]

@Sallybunckle Well spotted! I have two D300 bodies and for some reason the light meter on one shows over exposure to the right and the other does it to the left :-/

[@MrTanker10a]

Hello M.B. This is a great video. And I am glad for this response to raydenovo because it is answering an issue that I came across to when I was photographing professional golfers on ProAm Day. I was using Shutter-Priority as opposed Aperture or Manual. All of my Pros shots ended up in detailed focus along with all the of the disturbing background details. Hence, my D300 ended up to be an expensive Point-&-Shoot DSLR. I wish that I could have seen your video prior to that golf event...Cheers!

[@antonnanayakkara6969]

Thank you so much for these videos, No doubt these will help any one who wanted to learn Photography interesting manner. Thank you so much giving your knowledge back to society.May God bless you and your family with peace , Happiness & prosperity.

[@rohal123456]

In the beginning film came wit fix ASA and a sheet telling you about your exposure , it was limited and when you started to deviate the ratio of missing pics was to big in comparison to the price of film so then companies made Light meters and great Photographers started to use them, then the system was incorporated in cameras and the ratio of bad pics was very little .

[@sabih00]

first of all I really appreciate the amount of effort you put into these videos. thumbs up!! some cameras come with option of HDR mode to capture details in high contrast composition, is there any way to go around this feature manually?

[@post5587]

I can't thank you enough...your videos are very helpful!!! how nice of you to share..thank you!

[@pauldrew610]

Hi Mike, Great video, well explained, but, could you use Spot metering in this instance ?? Or expose compensation??? Thanks 🙏🏼 Paul.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Paul Drew. You can meter using whatever method you prefer. Personally I never use spot because it's an additional level of of things to be careful with. If you don't place the spot in exactly the right place it totally messes up. Exposure compensation doesn't work in manual mode because you're doing it. Photography is packed with confusing stuff like this. If you'd like me to help you avoid these things and make it clear for you I suggest you enroll on my beginners course. At £69 it costs less than a bit of used kit and save you many weeks / months of trying to figure it out alone. Please take a look at the link below... MIKE www.photographycourses.biz/courses/ultimate-beginners-photography-course

[@pauldrew610]

Hi Mike, Thanks for your reply & advice !! Been following you for some time & actually signed up to your UBC earlier this week. Have received my week 1 course videos & notes. Looking forward to spending time this weekend going thru' things & getting out & getting some practice !!! Regards, Paul.

[@rorycampbell7360]

Thank you again Mike. Making life that bit easier for me. Since I started digital format, I have become lazy, relying on auto for the most part. Back in the day, ' sunny 16.' was the rule of thumb. Would the, 'Sunny 16 rule', work with digital format, equally as well ?

[@MikeBrowne]

Ha ha... Digital cameras have a way of doing that. So here's my coaching and please don't think I'm being 'sassy'. How about trying it to see if it the Sunny 16 works with digital??? - MIKE ;-)

[@rorycampbell7360]

Thank you, Mike.

[@Boommer1020]

Fantastic videos Mike. I've had my Canon 400D for a few years now and only since watching your videos have i had the courage to go out and start using the semi auto and full manual settings of the camera. It has rekindled my love of photography now I know what this camera can do. Thank you. Please keep up the good work. Ps I'm telling my friends and family about your videos. Once again Thank you.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Boommer1020 for helping spread the word. And i'm delighted to have helped.

[@sivarajanamirthalingam]

wonder tutorial for the Learners of photography

[@dhanushkaroshan1067]

Useful .... now its 2020. I just found ur page nd watching all the videos. Its great, now i know there are many more things to learn. Im just a beginner 😇😊

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Dhanushka - this is great if you're starting out and you want to learn things in the right order. There's a free sample download too www.photographycourses.biz/courses/ultimate-beginners-photography-course

[@MikeBrowne]

HDR would work - but you still have to know how to expose for the bright and dark areas of the scene..

[@mskittylulu]

Totally had an AHA Moment while watching this video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏼

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Katy. If you'd be kind enough to share the vids around with other photographers I'd really appreciate it because it'll help me make more of them - MIKE :-)