Spot Metering Crash Course
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- Wanna get the most out of your spot meter? Did you know that most people think they're using it correctly but they really aren't? YIKES - could that be you???
In this video, we'll go over what spot metering is, where the camera spot meters in the viewfinder, how the spot meter thinks, where it works well and where it lets you down - and why. We'll also look at ways to outsmart the spot meter and get great exposures with it in ANY situation.
Just think - in less than 15 minutes, you'll know everything you need to spot meter like a pro!
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That was the BEST spot metering tutorial I have ever seen. Outstanding!!
There is no greater educator in photography than Steve. Deep understanding with an ability to explain simply is a gift. Keep up the awesome work please Steve.
The garden is the dojo for learning how my camera functions before i take it to the streets!
This has to be the easiest way to understand metering. Perfect video.
I really had to laugh, I just got back from an all-day shooting at a castle with lots of lights and darks. When I got home I was so upset that the pictures did not turn out the way I wanted. You just explained every scenario that I faced and what I had done wrong!!! YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION!!! And just to prove the commitment I bought all your ebooks and will get involved with your group. I am a Nikon shooter D5600 and been at it for about two years. Most things I have had good success with but this last go-round was a disaster! I shoot in Raw and JPEG so I did manage to fix some of it in post. I am much better in post than I am in photography. Thank you much for your videos and help, you are very well respected in the photographic industry. I need to get on your star and figure out all I can!!!
Thank you, Steve
Moonpie
As usual, Steve clears things up! Perfect explanation and clear as always. Thanks for demystifying this!
Thanks Steve... your tutorials are the best around. Straight to the point, detailed and with a brilliant way to explain it all.
Something I rarely think about! But it’s great to get this refresher. Thanks Steve.
First video from Steve I have watched in a while (have not been feeling really creative) - FIRST TIME you have not cost me money by showing me something I just cannot live without! Thanks for all you do for the photography community - please keep it up!
Love your tutorials, Steve!: clear, informative, and to the point. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
As usual, the best content and tips of photography! Keep it in that way ! Best regards from Argentina!
Wow, this guide is amazing. Found your channel yesterday and this is the first thing that I get today? Yes please
Wow Steve!! Man you never cease to amaze me with how you explain things. I have actually been experimenting with my metering modes over the last 2 weeks and was still unsure how it worked. Thanks so much for the clarification.
Absolutely love your explanation of finer aspects of spot metering, with great examples. Learnt a lot.
This tip is absolutely a treasure for the photographers. I thank you Steve for explaining the Spot metering so nicely. 🙏
Cheers
Yes. Outstanding. Ive used it (with Zone Metering) for decades and always struggled to explain it simply. This totally nails it.
This was a great education on tricking the meter. you are correct Steve, many people depend on the camera and know nothing about tricking or overriding the meter. Thanks for your time and work. Best teacher out there.
Steven this was just the best piece on metering. Also I think by you shooting multiple camera brands now you have opened up a whole new area of field tested comparison content which would be so helpful as well to those selecting gear. Much appreciated and thank you.
Basic knowledge told and shown in the best way i´ve seen so far on the tube! I will link to this for my students and friends. Thanks Steve!
Great video. Years ago, I had a 5x7 field camera and a 1 degree spot meter. Slowing down helped me learn so much.
Excellent piece of teaching Steeve! The video explains the content right to the points without making
too much unwanted lecturers as often seen in other you tube videos. Thank you so very much for the wonderful presentation...
Thanks Steve. Your videos are my "go to" for concise, accurate, and entertaining information. I bought all of your ebooks which are awesome and filled with great content. Thank you for sharing your talents!
p.s. - and yes I was one of the photographers that didn't give metering too much thought...sadly.
Good instruction. When I did film photography I used spot metering almost exclusively. I rarely use it with digital but your content was right on.
Brilliant Steve , every video of your is an educational content. Full of information.Totally absorbing and with clarity I come out with every video. Thank you again.👍
I have been practicing Photography for 5 years now. In as many instructions or tutorials I have had this is by fat the best Spot metering tutorial I have. Explained very nicely. Thank you Steve
You are a gifted teacher! Thank you for all you do! Best explanation for exposure ever
I totally agree with the last comment. Clear, concise presentation, built on practical knowledge. Thank you!
I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm about 6 months in with my first ever camera, and have learned very much from you already, Thank you!!!
This was mighty helpful Steve. Could not have been more clear and easy to understand!
Great Video as always Steve, thank you. Perfectly explained and a great accompaniment to your e-book (which I also found super useful). Keep up the excellent work.
Between you and Chas Goatzer videos I have learned so much more than the attended workshops with " professional photographers". Thank you so much, the frustration just melts away as the " ah-ha" clicks in.
Exceptionally clear and sensible advice - your experience shows in every suggestion
Hi Steve, so glad you are telling people about this, especially about placing the meter in the right place in manual mode rather than just in the middle as most other videos do! A quick tip for your followers to get their eye in for estimating tone value is to put it in manual mode, point at a known value area ( grass at midtone) move settings until the meter is in the middle THEN move the camera to different areas & watch the meter. The meter will tell you the tone value of the new area.👍
Thanks Steve, great explanation of metering using the mid tone examples👌
Enjoyed your metering video and have always appreciated your book on the subject.
Very good explanation. In the film days I used spot metering and interpreted the reading and compensated my settings according to subject reflectance. It was accurate once I learn how much compensation to give the item I took the reading off. Like so many things photographic experience goes a long way. What is important is to recognize when we make a mistake and what we need to do so we don't repeat the mistake.
Again Steve, thank you for explaining in such details. So easy to follow you. I understand far more now and itching to try this. I will practise for sure.
Cheers Steve, being a motorsports photographer, I find spot metering to come in handy at times, but also messes up a shot when the subject is either white or black. I will try locking the metering on a "grey" area next time. My function button is set to spot metering on both cameras (D4 / D4s) , its nice to see someone else using that shortcut.
Great Video Steve!
Love your content Steve. UA-cam photography seems to be getting more and more click bait. Your channel is the exception.
You've taught me a lot and I appreciate the hard work you put in. Thank you.
And also more and more about comparing equipment. I have unsubscribed from more than one "photography" channel as a result of all the gear obsessing.
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant - So easy to understand - I'm gonna give matrix a go, I've never used it and based all my time in spot... Thanks heaps
Thanks for this easy understanding of of potentially difficult to understand subject
It shows the great advantage of cameras using an EVF have, by being able to see and correct the exposure issues before taking the shot
Once again another great video and I am going to have to review it with camera in hand during daylight (4:00 a.m. now!) Thank you!
This is brilliant so easy to follow and understand and yes I have been thinking wrong on spot metering .. many thanks Steve
Love this channel it’s been helping me a lot since my mentor passed away a few years ago . He got me started in photography. Today I will try portraits since I usually do birds . Rip William P Bergen
amazing video, thanks a lot Steve
You are awesome! Such depth of knowledge and so talented at explaining it in simple, relatable terms. Thank you!
great video Steve
Spot on ! Great explanation, clarified a lot of confusion, well done
Brilliant stuff Steve!
This video opened my eyes on how important it is to spot meter before you take a shot. It helps achive best colors and contrast correctly.
I think this is one of the main reasons my images were always off and I wasnt happy with colors and contrast.
Grey card or an expodisc is a must have to get perfect exposure and colors.
Really well explained. Thanks Steve.
Will be downloading your spot metering ebook later.
Mark🇬🇧
Informative Video, Steve... Much Appreciated !!!
You never cease to amaze me. You make me so damn jealous with your pics. Keep up the great work.
I love your video the best, getting into the technical stuffs but explaining it in lay man's terms. Keep up the good work!
Great tutorial and love the photos.
Always a pleasure to watch your so instructive videos Steve ! Likes and subs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Look forward to your video's Steve very well presented and intuitive thanks
Excellent video as always mate. Thank you!
Most of the time, I use the A mode and matrix metering on my D750 (and compensate if needed), but in more difficult situations I switch to the manual mode and spot metering. And now, after watching your video, I checked that my palm gives exactly the same reading as the middle grey square on the Xrite Colorchecker (the one under the yellow square). :) Thank you a million!!!
This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you for clearing it up!!
Very clear explanation. Even I understood it straight away. Awesome.
Your videos are informative and to the point. I will pick up your Nikon book.
This was a very very good video. There was no other video on youtube that could explain it so well
Very well explained Steve ! Thank you 🙏🏻👍😊
Excellent comprehensible explanation!
Great explanation as always. Thank you.
That was the best explanation I have seen on this subject - thankyou!! :)
Wonderful tutorial.
Finally my exposure compensation button on my d750 got some meaning. Very well explained. Thank You.
Not a Nikon shooter but this can be applied across the board, very well done, love it.
Great explanation and examples. Most helpful!
I can't thank you enough Steve, never has any tutorial been so clear. I just bought two of your books to better understand my D850 as I venture into wedding photography. Thank you, thank you, thank you
Wow, thank you so much!
Very educational. Good video thanks.
This was really good STEVE! Some things I’ve realized all along but never used, some new things that I will use, and all-around good information that I need to know. Then shooting for many years I just thought spot metering was spot metering, LOL
Great instruction!
Love this video! Great work! that so well explains why when I spot meter a dark object, its overexposed AND you told me how to fix this. thank you so much Steve! Great video!!!...Bob
Great video, as usual!!
Was watching another camera topic and this popped up... I said hmmm always wondered about spot metering... wow now I know! Thanks - great lesson!
well presented, great pace of presentation. Excellent video.
Excellent Steve..👍
Excellent video steve
Very informative and in a clear, concise manner. Thank you sir. Subscribed and looking forward to more great and informative videos.
Well explained. Excellent tutorial. Thank you 🙏🏼
Great video, thanks for all the info you post.
Great video. Thank you.
Very good explanation. Thanks 👍
Your version of spot metering is the best and much simpler to understand even for a Filipino like me. LOL. I am your new subscriber. Thank you.
Excellent, succinct and comprehensive.
great video, the spot meter test with strong light is a good one, i usually use spot with exposure comp with the histogram in the evf (canon M50)
still learning but getting really good wildlife pics at 400 and 800mm.
still not done a fully controlled test on all the meter types, will do soon
Very useful video, thanks a lot!
This is a lovely video, cleared my doubts !
Fantastic tutorial, easy to understand for an amateur photographer, thank you.
Awesome as usual Steve. BTW...Love all your books.
Much appreciated!
Hi Steve, good content I enjoy your videos. This is something I've known for 30 years because I took pictures before spot metering existed when you actually had to know what exposure meant and before post processing could save you. In fact, Birds As Art photographer Arthur Morris created a pocket guide showing how to adjust exposure base on various scenes.
Thanks Steve - brilliant!
Very good. Just about everyone does not know what the meter does. I first learned about metering from studying books about Ansel Adams. He used a spot meter and meters off middle gray. When I started, the general rule was to meter off grass in the same light as your subject.
Awesome explanation... Thanks a ton for the video.
Great video!
Nice simple explanation and examples. Well done.