5 Metering & Exposure Tips Every Nikon User Needs To Know

Want to get more from your Nikon metering system? In this video, I'll show you five quick tips that every Nikon user really needs to know. I take advantage of these tips and tricks all the time in the field - and surprisingly, most people I encounter seldom know any of these!

The tips in this video will help you leverage your metering system to help you work faster in the field and avoid unexpected pitfalls. Once you discover these tips and tricks, you'll wonder how you ever got along without 'em!

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[ColoradoRicardo]

Steve has an amazing gift for photography, technology and teaching. Very thankful that he shares so freely. Definitely worthy of our support.

[gatsby]

These vids never fail to deliver. Thanks!

[prchise]

As always, I have learned something really useful today. Thanx, mate. No BS, just pure photography!

[tomfranz]

Like every time when Steve makes a video with fine technical tips, it is brillant, absolutely, the best in his category ! 😉

[ShaneBaker]

Thanks Steve. The AE Lock and focus point/exposure correlation is gold!

[jeffselfphotography]

Never knew about turning the auto-ISO on and off like this. Lifesaver!

[davidaldridge]

Another typical Steve Perry video - informative, useful, well-presented and concise. As a Nikon user, I really appreciate Steve's gems of wisdom. Many thanks!

[MissLiveLaughLove]

1:16 This tip to quickly turn auto-ISO on and off got me so excited. I ran to my camera bag and took out my camera to test it out. Thank you, thank you!

[andywilk]

Superbly explained and articulated! Thank you!

[aussie]

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[MichaelSeneschal]

I’ve been shooting Nikon for over 10 years and didn’t know that AF modes would affect Matrix Metering. Wow! I love going back to the basics like this and learning new things. As always, great content!

[mattklingle]

Love this. Extremely helpful. I've been shooting for 7 years and definitely learned new things

[MikeJamesMedia]

Thank you, Steve. I always appreciate your thoughts on these things.

[smooth]

Best yet for me, Steve! I shoot with both a D500 and D850, and on your rec, several months ago, I switched to back-button focusing and auto-ISO. It took a lot of doing, but I finally got the hang of it, and as you predicted, I will never go back to shutter-button focusing. But, until this vid, I did not think that the sensitivity setting made any difference, only the max. So, on a recent pelican shoot, I noticed that in post my SS was 1/8000 s, and the exposure was lousy. I knew of no reason why, and erroneously concluded that I had accidentally hit the dial and had rotated the SS to 1/8000. After watching this vid, I immediately went to my D850 and found that the base ISO was 8000. Thus, I immediately changed it to 64. I also switched my D500 to 100. I had already bought your "Exposure" book, but it takes a lot of do-diligence to get through those 700 pages. Now, when I read this part in the book, I will totally understand the tip. Many thanks, Steve. Your vids are superb... but you really talk fast, so I simply hit the pause button and listen and watch again until I get your point.

[HHTV]

AE-L 'Hold' got me in trouble a few times, when I forgot to turn it off. Nikon D850 has another option: "AE-L (RESET ON RELEASE)." which can be more useful. You push the assigned button, it locks the exposure (no need to hold the button), but once the shutter is pressed, the AE-L ... disappears. Super handy for some situations.

[Graygeezer]

That tip about minimum ISO is super important. I thought my Nikon was broken when it was giving me ISO 400 in bright daylight after shooting in low light a few days before. Gotta keep up with that!

[jss]

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[joeyalbergo]

Watching this again now that I understand a bit more. You're videos and knowledge are wonderful. Thank you

[elmono]

Cool tips.... Thank you for reminding us what we think we know, but we don't

[dlimayasserjosephstephen]

Thank you, I have learnt everything about my Nikon from you.