Understanding metering, part two: what to use, when

Reblogged from Ming Thein | Photographer:

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In part one we examined why metering is important, and how the basics of how meters work. In today's article, I'll take a closer look at the different types of  metering, how they differ, and under what situations they should be deployed.

A sample viewfinder - in this case, a rough representation of the Nikon D2H/ D2X finder.

With that background out of the way, let's look at how the various metering options work, and what typical situations they might best be deployed under.

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Part 2 on metering deals with how different meter patterns determine exposure, and how to take advantage of them.