Evaluative metering is the most popular mode for determining exposure on digital cameras. But many intermediate and advanced models have other options such as spot, partial, and center weighted. What's the difference between them?
In this podcast I cover all four metering patterns to help you choose the best one for any given situation. Additionally, I talk about how the camera's light meter often sees the world differently than how it appears with your two eyes.
I also announce the topic for the next photo assignment: Friends. As of the end of February, we're closing the books on the "Fur" assignment and beginning the next round for March. You can interpret "Friends" in any creative way you see fit. I hope you come up with something interesting, and submit it by the end of the month.
Listen to the Podcast
Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "Metering Modes." You can download the podcast here (32 minutes).
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derrick story, this is the BEST podcast i have heard to date; you mentioned maybe a light bulb going and this sure did for me! thank you so much---i discovered your site around 2/5/07, downloaded all the podcasts to date and have been listening to them religiously one by one on my way to work and back and when ever i can on my car stereo's mpg player (haven't turned my radio on for over a month!). i really want to say, thank you. my photographs have improved so much from you've talked about on your shows, you've turned digital photography from frustation into actual FUN. thanks again for your great podcasts!