Understanding The 3 Primary Metering Modes | Photography 101

Light is quintessential when it comes to photography, and understanding how your camera meters light is just as important. Spot Metering, Matrix Metering, 18% Grey, do any of these words mean anything to you? If not, then this video will teach you everything you need to know.
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[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

@Kairo Ahmed -- VERY COOL! In less than 15 minutes you committed a felony and came here to tell the world about it. Smooth!

[@MrMricecreamman1]

I love how pi uses a consumer dslr for these videos. just show's it's not always about the equipment! love it!!!

[@jaredhammonds8255]

You took the words out of my mouth. I love seeing beginner videos using something other than a 5D mark III or higher with a $2000 lens.

[@majicMix911]

I learned more in 12 minutes than I care to admit. Thank you.

[@slrlounge]

Thanks for watching.

[@mariomicallef8266]

Slow learner....!!!

[@Remultiplyer]

From an amateur, best video I've watched on metering yet. Thank you!

[@RagingBubuli]

Old Technique: -Spot meter on the mid tone -Set Focus on the eye -Recompose -Take the shot New Technique: -Let the camera do the job. -Take the shot.

[@johnknight5300]

Thank you for explaining the varying select area and defining that the choice is proprietary. This explains the different photos when I shoot with other brand names DLSRs.

[@TheVividKiWi]

This guy is fantastic at explaining tutorials!

[@wparo]

Nice video. Some people were made to teach.

[@weirdrage]

I've been wondering about this for awhile but none of my go to accounts have every explained it, seems to be something left out of the mainstream tutorials! Thank you so much and definitely will recommend this video to others!

[@mackyhowy8581]

EXTREMELY GOOD info. I always find myself in AV mode w/Evaluative based on the assisted description the camera gives me which is "Good for most scenes" argh! But then when I look at my photos later I see that most of them are over exposed.. I'll try to get in the habit of spot or center weighted.. I'll be practicing tomorrow!

[@MS-qk9md]

I watched so many videos to understand metering modes from around the world but Pi u always make things super easy for us , this is the best explanation on metering modes

[@quatie]

This guy is great at teaching, making things easy to understand.

[@hilmisulaiman2427]

The very best explanations on metering. Not boring.

[@sadmkahn167]

Why cant our teachers be like him..he's so good at explaining

[@kj-marslander]

He's more motivated.

[@siphogrant5843]

I never paid attention to my metering setting on my camera because I didn't think it was important. I was so ignorant. Wow! Thank you so much for this. It has made me more aware and considerate on another important setting when taking my pictures

[@michaeldidomenico7]

I am just starting to play with the different modes for metering, and already I can see the differences, so this has been a good learning experience for me

[@bigsilentkid.3677]

By far one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. You smashed it out of the park. Thank you!

[@matrixate]

This was the best video so far.

[@JohnMcConnell113]

I disagree with writing off evaluative/matrix metering. Center weighted is weighted for the center of the frame. so if you follow the rule of thirds then that generally does you no good either. evaluative is what i use mostly and i utilize exposure compensation to adjust if needed. it keeps things consistent unlike spot metering. Shoot in raw and slightly under expose skin so you don't get any blown out highlights in the face.

[@BICGROUP]

I got alot from watching this video: excellent skills in communicating what metering is. Thanks!

[@alexaclaven]

I have been looking for a video to explain metering modes. Thank you so much for the information. I learned a lot.

[@fingerstylefan]

Thank you!!! Finally a real explanation.

[@truthreason1206]

I evaluate this video as being on spot and central to my growth. Thanks.

[@levanthasis]

An exceptionally informative video also in the sense that it was presented in a clear, comprehensible way. Thank You for Posting!

[@nene1964]

Thank God there's KZbin. and thank you Pi! This was really helpful.

[@YoelPama]

Loved this lesson big time. Thank you so much.

[@MackenzieEvansMarts]

Perfect and clear answer and examples of metering, just what I was looking for, thanks!

[@Stalkie]

That what extremely informative, I learned a lot! Thanks!

[@VanishingKaizer]

I have not pay attention to metering before but I am now interested to learn this settings in my camera.

[@beauhopkins624]

Great video. I'm fairly new to photography and I have watched a few others on metering and they didn't really show good examples of the differences in metering modes. I really enjoyed this one and am looking forward to watching more videos from you.

[@Hongs.average]

I've watched quite a few metering videos, yours explained well with demonstration, exactly what I was looking for, Thank you!!

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Legend has it Whitney is still standing there, staring into everyone's soul as they look at her from afar.

[@KevyB.]

😊🤦🏽‍♂️

[@akin4u]

I vote Pye for president. You're the man! Great video.

[@osmanlatif9369]

Agust 2019 i watch this and saved my colors my carier thank u 🙏

[@johnnelson2061]

This video was super helpful! I just got my lighting kit for school and have never seen or used my lighting meter.Thanks

[@kaptainkendrick4052]

Awesome info. I'm definitely going to start using the metering modes more often.

[@randomrimrock]

You've got some amazing people who are willing to contribute to help make this tutorial possible. For my brother, when he fails on helping me film with the first shot he just walks away and be a big baby.

[@CinDerQn]

Best video on metering I've seen! Great teaching.

[@MyFukinBass]

Thanks to you, I understood something really complicated.

[@courtlanddastyck2998]

So if i am spot metering off someones light skin my process would be meter (+1 exposure), focus, then compose?

[@caessen]

One critical aspect of spot metering is not mentioned in this tutorial. Most cameras today will allow you to lock in the exposure when in aperture or shutter priority mode by taking a reading (say on the skin) and pressing the shutter half way to lock that in, you can then recompose the scene and press the shutter button fully to capture the image. This allows you to offset your main subject in the frame which often makes a better composition.

[@burieddreamer]

Today? That feature was there in the 90s.

[@photography_geek7281]

Thanks, I understand it now. I was at a complete loss until I watched this video 👍👍

[@prasadpatil92]

Very nice video, simple and easy to understand! Thumbs up!

[@AddersOtter]

I bring a grey card, reflect my light source off of it, and spot meter on that- or use a phone light meter app and point it at the grey card in the same condition. For switching between digital and film, so far that's worked for me. It just sucks in situations where light changes fast. :)

[@carolineohara-lambert1664]

Thanks for all the tips. Ive mostly always used spot metering but it makes sense to use Centre weighted especially in aperture priority.

[@isabelladavis1363]

Excellent explanations...Thankyou for your time...

[@jodydavid3753]

Great tutorial, thank you so much for this video.

[@StephenE-mx5fe]

Great video! This was perfect in demonstrating the types of metering the camera is capable of, thank you.

[@jackchow4316]

Thank you! It's really helpful to me.

[@TahirKhan-pr2kh]

I learn many things from you. you are really professional in teaching. Great video keep it up sir

[@SlayerzXtreme]

Thank you so much! I needed this!

[@garyfarrell3751]

Thank you Pi, This video on metering makes sense and is broadening my knowledge of proper exposure.

[@pruett89]

This dude's voice is really good for video. Good Info, glad I watched

[@R-TV]

Very nice vid! Thank you for this! TLDW? For portraits, use center weight if on the go (eg. spontaneous photo shoots), and use spot metering for controlled situations (ex. controlled/static photo shoots).

[@stevepegleg]

wow! a mine field so well explained thanks so much, a lot more understanding on metering now. thiis is one of the first videos of yours i have watched i will be watching heaps more now thanks a bunch

[@aprilgrnt87]

Very helpful thanks

[@TheAjaWhite]

Your voice is frigging amazing.

[@UTubesNameIsAShit]

I fell in love with the model girl! Thank you for the video :)

[@66ElCamino357]

Great tutorial....

[@CrisGames]

What a tease! You got me hooked!

[@stevedavis4548]

Great info. Thanks a million. Never really understood metering until now. Off to practice now!

[@MrVortz]

Nicely explained, Billy Zane !

[@jillgab03]

i thought i was getting better, and then bam! things became more complicated BUT this is a big help

[@oddsman01]

Great video, but man that background looks blown out

[@jalles007]

Congratulations. You explained very well.

[@thechosen1421]

Not sure what to say. Wow just wow.

[@ItsSheila]

Omg best explanation l have found. Thank you!

[@Nunez87]

in manual mode, I use spot and focus on the same part to meter. I rarely use automatic modes, but when I do, it certainly pays off to use a broader metering. Otherwise the pictures change way too much, and getting a similar set of pictures becomes much harder.

[@arttiz01]

Wish I have seen this video before. Thanks!

[@biblegospelministrieskampa8592]

So helpful

[@ajbley99]

Great explanation Pi! Thanks!

[@adrivera94]

This was so well explained, thank you!

[@chaitanyaboddapati]

That was very informative. I got what I exactly wanted to know. Thanks buddy...

[@manish4777]

great tutorial.well explained.thumbs up

[@AliNashath]

Great explanation

[@hidetil5]

As you pointed out with the centered weighted metering on her skin, darkening the image made the background well exposed, but underexposed her skin in a bad way. My question: how do you manage between that? Do I have to choose between which one I want well exposed? Is that a lesson in the Lightroom tutorials? If so, can you point me in the direction of it?

[@souldigital8148]

In the point that you have queried you would need to use a flash if you want to get good subject and background exposure if exposing for one makes the other under or overexposed or have good natural light otherwise overall you would need to shoot under exposed or exposed just for background and bring up exposure for certain parts if you wanted both with balanced lighting.

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Welcome aboard! Thank you for the support

[@karrierue7601]

That was an excellent tutorial! Thanks

[@DecoPn]

That's what i was looking for, thanks a lot!

[@HageshiiTanoshii]

This video is very helpful!

[@ae5320]

Amazing explanation, thank you

[@SanderCokart]

THANK YOU that made a huge difference

[@spinachchilli3546]

Amazing tutorial

[@akhilsurya8598]

Hi there, I am using canon 5d iii. The metering system is pretty complex for me. I am using spot metering. And my subject is at the centre and the meter shows +2/3 stop but still under exposed. Can you please explain me . Thanks

[@smokejc]

watch out for your shutter speed, ISO, etc.

[@saxman3784]

Right at the end of the video you mentioned to bring in the fill light after spot metering her skin. Do you recommend metering before the fill light or should you meter once the fill light is on her face? I'm assuming the way you did it was correct but wasn't sure if it made a difference. Excellent video, btw! That answered so many of my metering questions, particularly about where the meter reads and if you can move it. Thank you and I hope you're able to answer my question above.

[@TheTonyCostaShow]

But when does the meter reading happen? What initiates the meter reading? Is there a metering button? Does it happen when you press the shutter halfway? If it meters when you press the shutter halfway, then won't the focus will lock, preventing recomposing? Thanks.

[@droneascent]

Hello, let's say if I'm using Centre-Weighted Metering mode, if the subject is in the middle, the mode will do what it's intended to do. But what if I lock the focus of the subject that is in the middle, and move the composition to either the left or right, would the Centre-Weighted Metering mode still works as intended ? Or the subject must and can only be in the centre for it to work ?

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thank you!

[@sachinsawantphoto]

Thank you sir for this video i will try this trick... 😊

[@brandonrudich7324]

Great tutorial! Thanks! I have 1 question though: Let's say I'm shooting either in the studio or outdoors with a flash (strobe or on-camera), should I set the spot metering to a negative value to compensate for flash?

[@AndyS2K76]

you have to use the compensation of the flash if in ttl.

[@mahsapazirandeh6731]

Really helpful!

[@jan3019]

this really helps me to understand metering, normaly i just use matrix metering, thank you for sharing this info :)

[@LAPHOTOG]

great video,.........thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@cannotthinkofoneatth]

I was focussing on the blown highlights in the background throughout

[@taniapoletti5865]

I do a lot of sport photography (surfing) and struggle with metering. May I please ask for your guidance here.

[@alexbormanbou]

Very well explained.

[@jayesh381]

super Helpful. Thanks

[@kishorevarma1951]

Thans a lot 👍🏻

[@arifkizilay]

hi, so basically for portraits center-weighted metering looks ideal choice? thank you.

[@mehdisalehpour6287]

thanks for this amazing tutorial