Spot Metering Crash Course

Wanna get the most out of your spot meter? Did you know that most people think they're using it correctly but they really aren't? YIKES - could that be you???

In this video, we'll go over what spot metering is, where the camera spot meters in the viewfinder, how the spot meter thinks, where it works well and where it lets you down - and why. We'll also look at ways to outsmart the spot meter and get great exposures with it in ANY situation.

Just think - in less than 15 minutes, you'll know everything you need to spot meter like a pro!

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[bluebreaker]

That was the BEST spot metering tutorial I have ever seen. Outstanding!!

[PinkPulpito]

The garden is the dojo for learning how my camera functions before i take it to the streets!

[MattH]

The demonstration finally made it click for me as to how spot metering works! Thanks for this informative video!

[tomelifeisjustonebig]

There is no greater educator in photography than Steve. Deep understanding with an ability to explain simply is a gift. Keep up the awesome work please Steve.

[alejandronegro]

This has to be the easiest way to understand metering. Perfect video.

[thommyandersen]

Great crash course, Steve - thanks for sharing awesome content that stands the test of time!

[MrMoonpie]

I really had to laugh, I just got back from an all-day shooting at a castle with lots of lights and darks. When I got home I was so upset that the pictures did not turn out the way I wanted. You just explained every scenario that I faced and what I had done wrong!!! YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION!!! And just to prove the commitment I bought all your ebooks and will get involved with your group. I am a Nikon shooter D5600 and been at it for about two years. Most things I have had good success with but this last go-round was a disaster! I shoot in Raw and JPEG so I did manage to fix some of it in post. I am much better in post than I am in photography. Thank you much for your videos and help, you are very well respected in the photographic industry. I need to get on your star and figure out all I can!!!

Thank you, Steve
Moonpie

[startconvo]

Between you and Chas Goatzer videos I have learned so much more than the attended workshops with " professional photographers". Thank you so much, the frustration just melts away as the " ah-ha" clicks in.

[markallen]

Love your content Steve. YouTube photography seems to be getting more and more click bait. Your channel is the exception.
You've taught me a lot and I appreciate the hard work you put in. Thank you.

[SJ-gjmx]

This was a very very good video. There was no other video on youtube that could explain it so well

[kirkize]

Love this channel it’s been helping me a lot since my mentor passed away a few years ago . He got me started in photography. Today I will try portraits since I usually do birds . Rip William P Bergen

[CherylsBirds]

I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm about 6 months in with my first ever camera, and have learned very much from you already, Thank you!!!

[markorchard]

Yes. Outstanding. Ive used it (with Zone Metering) for decades and always struggled to explain it simply. This totally nails it.

[johncurwen]

I totally agree with the last comment. Clear, concise presentation, built on practical knowledge. Thank you!

[macadoodle]

Good instruction. When I did film photography I used spot metering almost exclusively. I rarely use it with digital but your content was right on.

[darrenbivings]

You never cease to amaze me. You make me so damn jealous with your pics. Keep up the great work.

[zorankazinjo]

Finally my exposure compensation button on my d750 got some meaning. Very well explained. Thank You.

[MonoSubstance]

This video opened my eyes on how important it is to spot meter before you take a shot. It helps achive best colors and contrast correctly.

I think this is one of the main reasons my images were always off and I wasnt happy with colors and contrast.

Grey card or an expodisc is a must have to get perfect exposure and colors.

[antonoat]

Many photographers especially those new to photography don't realise that the cameras meter is trying to make images middle grey, herein lies the problem! Underexposing when shooting a white subject gives huge amounts of noise if you think you can just up the exposure in processing !!! Great video Steve! Cheers

[chriscorbin]

Hi Steve, so glad you are telling people about this, especially about placing the meter in the right place in manual mode rather than just in the middle as most other videos do! A quick tip for your followers to get their eye in for estimating tone value is to put it in manual mode, point at a known value area ( grass at midtone) move settings until the meter is in the middle THEN move the camera to different areas & watch the meter. The meter will tell you the tone value of the new area.👍