SPOT METERING: The Secret to Capturing Photos with Perfect Exposure (VIDEO)
Your camera’s Spot Metering mode is one of the most powerful options at your disposal, yet this transformative setting is often ignored because photographers don’t understand how it works. And that’s too bad because, when used properly, it’s almost impossible to end up with disappointing images that are either too bright or too dark.
We’re going to get you up to speed with the following tutorial from Ejaz Khan, a widely published wildlife photographer who started his professional career shooting fashion assignments for renowned publications like Vogue. Khan summarizes today’s revealing episode like this: “With spot metering you gain full control over your subject’s brightness, ensuring that every detail is captured just the way you envision it.”
Khan illustrates everything you need to know while taking us along on his excursion to a breathtaking snowy location in Canada, where conventional camera modes will likely provide an inaccurate combination of shutter speed, aperture and ISO because of the predominantly bright tones throughout the frame.
Everything you learn can also be applied when shooting in opposite conditions, i.e. when a scene is unnaturally dark. By the time this lesson concludes you’ll be confident about using spot metering to make subjects stand out—whether you’re dealing with white snow, a bight sandy beach, or the deep shadows of a forest.
After watching Khan walk you through the simple steps, be sure to visit his instructional YouTube channel where you’ll find more simple solutions to perplexing photography challenges.
We recently shared another camera primer that we’re sure you won’t want to miss. It’s a comprehensive beginners guide to choosing the correct autofocus mode in different situations and using it to capture sharp photos with maximum detail.
