Master camera metering modes

DISCOVER WHEN TO SWITCH METERING MODES FOR BEST RESULTS

In your camera’s semiautomatic modes like Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority, you are able to input some of the exposure data such as aperture, ISO and shutter speed. The camera will then use its built-in metering algorithms to work out the rest of the exposure to try to deliver a wellexposed shot. How the camera does this is affected by the metering mode.

You have metering modes that scan the whole frame and try to work out the best exposure for a well-lit shot across the frame, or modes like spot metering, which only take into account a very small part of the frame.

It’s worth noting that metering modes will affect your camera’s built-in light meter while you’re using Manual mode, but it’ll be up to you to dial in the aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings to confirm whether you agree with the metering algorithm or you’d rather override it.