Nikon's Metering System

[meterdatamanagement]

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[SouLaRebeLs]

hey.. did if i use manual mode with 3d matrix metering.. i only can choose the focus point manually ? or it is because my lens ? my lens 1.4F 50mm

please answer

[Lilkiwiguy87]

You choose the AF point manually.

[scottishrailfan123]

thanks! i finally know which metering mode is which on my d5000

[martinus197333]

Why would the metering system be better when using Manual program? I cant see why it should not work just as good with apperture priority for example?

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Exposure modes don't affect the metering when using Spot or Center-Weighted. It depends on what subject you are photographing, what kind of lighting you are working under, what width measurement used in center-weighted, and which AF point is selected.

Spot metering is more tricky to work with, that is where gray cards come in handy.

[martinus197333]

Yes I know. But at 0:29 you write:

The metering system is more accurate when using M (Manual) exposure program mode on any DSLRs by Nikon.

I just dont see that it is true.

[Lilkiwiguy87]

You forgot something here. Manual gives you more control when it comes to metering by using the ambient sensor (exposure metering scale). In automatic modes (A / S / P), you lose the control of getting accurate exposure.

Try it using a gray card, I can guarantee you will get very different results in automatic modes than in manual mode.

[downset]

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[cespinosa79]

Thanks! I found this very informative and useful.

[mamichulas]

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[domdog31]

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[joey75220]

These are good tips. Thanks for this info, man!!! I wasn't really clear on the whole 'spot metering' thing, but now I have a little more understanding. Thanks, Playa!!

[Izam2k2]

Spot metering is really just good for things like the zone system where you plot your exposure by metering the brightest highlight and the darkest shadow and averaging the two together. While today's meters allow you to avoid such a longer process for proper exposure its still good to try it with static scenes. You may find you like results better then what the meter originally estimated.

[joey75220]

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