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Get better exposures
Getting your head around exposure can be daunting, so let’s start with the basics. When taking photographs, an image is recorded by light reaching your camera’s sensor. You need a certain amount of...
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Photo tutorial: how to take a light reading using grey card
Everyone, of any ability, who has taken a picture with a digital camera knows that getting the tones right will make or break your image. Choosing the right part of a scene to meter from is crucial,...
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Spot metering: how to find the right area within a scene
Spot metering mode is great for precise exposure readings, and can be a godsend when you’re shooting in tricky light. But the skill lies in deciding which part of the scene to take the reading from in...
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Creative spot metering: how professionals expose in high-contrast conditions
Tired of wasting pictures? Master spot metering like the pros for perfectly nailed exposures every time Tricky lighting conditions can throw your digital camera’s metering system way off. Situations...
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Nikon metering patterns: what are matrix, centre-weighted and spot modes?
What are Nikon’s matrix, centre-weighted and spot metering modes (and when should you use them)? In this quick tutorial written by our friends at the Nikon magazine N-Photo you’ll find out everything...
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How to spot meter: an easy guide to measuring precise exposures
Knowing when to switch to spot metering can give you a big advantage when shooting in difficult lighting conditions. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to spot meter in these situations to achieve the...
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7 routines that will make you a better photographer
Photography comes naturally to some people, but most of us need a little practice. Adopting these routines can help. 1. Use manual exposure At the risk of stating the obvious, when you use manual...
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