Most DSLR’s will give you some different options for metering for the light in your image, and the results you get can vary tremendously depending on which metering mode you use! That's why understanding the different metering modes available and how they will affect the exposure of your final image is so so important.
What is Metering?
Metering is simply our camera trying to gauge the amount of light in the scene, so it can set the correct exposure. Regardless of whether you shoot in AUTO, a semi automatic mode, or in full manual mode, you will still use your in-camera meter for assessing exposure, and knowing how it works can help you get your exposure right first time, instead of having to continually 'chimp" and assess your exposure by eye.
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