I JUST purchased my A6000 after a lot of research. Never owned a good camera before, so I am TOTALLY new to this. I found this tutorial EXTREMELY useful. It is great for a person who wants great photos and is not a professional. Thank you.
Thank you Benjamin. I was struggling to figure out what I did wrong when taking car shots outside, and forgot to adjust my cameras metering mode. I thought it was a camera error or software problem. But after watching your presentation, I got it right in camera and my overexposed backgrounds went away, after I made the adjustments to multi. Thank you.
Damn, I made this mistake this weekend. My camera was set on spot and it jacked up all my shots. I didn't even notice it was in spot until I got home. Now I gotta fix all the overexposed images. Great video bro!
This was very helpful I just put my metering mode on multi i had it on the center and spot metering. My images always came out so dark so I am looking forward to taking better images thanks!
Thank god finally i got this tutorial .. He Nailed it in 8min... with pics .. watching others even those 20min videos I didn't understand.. . Thanks bro
New to photography with a new Sony A7III. No idea what Metering was, but this video was so well explained, so I learned a lot. I did went through and setup my camera from a Sony A7 Tutorial I saw on two different sites. Apparently mine was already set to “Multi” for light metering to which I was clueless what it really meant. But now I know watching this more in depth what it really mean. I can only say my gratitude to learning from these tutorials with a thumbs up.
Great explaning video man, thanks a lot ! Actually I've seen few tutorials about metering modes and I've always tought ''aight, I get it this time ! '' but when it comes to take some shots, it didn't work as planned. When I see your technique about taking pictures in Auto Mode I truly felt that I can understand. Thank you man, it has been bothering me for a long time and for your help, it's not a big problem for me anymore.
I was the same with spot metering and my portrait photography, But using Multi ( Evaluative for Canon) is actually best, as long as you do Manual selection 1 pt AF and select it on the eye nearest your lens in a portrait or the face on a full body portrait.
Awesome I've learned what ,when ,and how to use the metering mode . Took a few photos up on the hill in Tijuana and the pictures I shot was very bright I thought it was the iso setting but I was wrong . Very nice explainingvi always take notes when I watch your videos! Thanks Benjamin, love your work btw..
Your videos are really great! I'm making the step now from taking photos with my phone to a decent camera, and i really learned a lot with these videos, really amazing thx!
Literally happened to me this morning... AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO LAST NIGHT lol Still trying to figure it out and see what works best. Thank you for the video!
Yeah, I heard from a pro saying that we mustn’t use the multi mode because we don’t know what the camera does inside and use only centre mode. My footages were all garbage for the past six months 😣 How good if I saw your video before him. Thanks for sharing, good explanation. Sub :)
miruku's Garden yup agree with u. I used spot too and it wasnt good at all. Multi/matrix is more balance for most situation. Unless extreme contrast situation. Thanks awesome video
I'd like to add what is actually going on here. It is the holy grale of digital photography = 18% grey. So the metering says which area should give in average 18% grey. That is why the jumper is in spot metering grey (despite being black or dark blue in reality, or at least way darker than sand and the skies) and almost black in multi. And that is why frame full of sand (homogene frame) doesn't care about your metering setting. Bottom line is, digital photography is a game of averages/illusion and you have to pay attention to composition to capture images close to the perceived reality...
in other words, by default your camera will render an exposure of 18% grey for the metered area. If the area you are metering from is lighter or darker than 18% grey you have to tell the camera by using 'exposure compensation' Darker needs negative exposure comp, lighter needs plus exposure comp. You don't need to change metering modes for different situations, you just need to change your thinking & how much exposure comp is applied.
I literally got my a6000 today, so checked back on your video about modes, I wanted to ask when this was coming but it just got here 25 minutes later. Looks awesome, but I guess for the auto modes and not manual exposure right?
Hey Ben, warup so I have a question about your multi metering method, that "maybe" correct to landscape photography (you I know you do that kind of photography) but what do you think about spot metering on brightness area of your photo and take the picture with that, the histogram is pushed to the right (yeah a little brighter) but nothing you can correct on post process, in that way you can capture all the lights in the image (without over exposing) but more vivid colors after revealing it, try this method and compare by yourself, it is so much better than multi metering that make the histogram be in the middle and losing some light information. Or i a wrong try it and if you consider answer me if you are agree or disagree at all. Thanks for your time making this kind of videos to amateur photographers... 👌
Alex Vasquez Rios With Matrix metering, you have to believe that the camera recognizes the image correctly, with spot metering you can decide yourself which part of the image to meter for (does not need to be the main subject, just a piece of average brightness)
I am in your line Ralf, you can decide wich tone to meter with spot mettering, normaly the matrix metering is incorrect (ok the photo looks very good on your screen) but you are lossing lot of light information that way so, i recommend to meter in the brightest are of your frame, so you can obtain the best performance and dont over expose the image (yeah it is overexpose really) but when you reveal it it looks so good, this method is called "exposing to the lights" and the histogram turns to the right (lights part). And you dont loose that great contrast and colors that appear when you reveal it. Are you agree with me or you have another procedure. Try it by yourself and tell me your results
This was helpful! A question: I'm heading to the rainforest of Costa Rica and shooting birds and wildlife. For metering in that type of condition, would you recommend I start with Centering so I can focus on the subject and not so much the background? It's also likely to be low light shooting so I'll have to experiment with that! Thank you!! PS...checking, my camera was set on multi! Whew!
please tell me about how to set my sony a7rii color and white balance, cause sometimes they are too purple, too green and too yellow...even if i do not change very much, my sensor just make it looks like it. can you tell me daylight white balance adjustment in A-B,G-M? Thanks!
hi benjamin . I'm having a problem with my sony a7sII with a canon zoom lens 24-105 mm with a photodiox adapter. when I change the focal length for example from 30 to 80 mm the image darkens dramatically and the aperture of the diaphragm becomes uncontrollable. I move the wheel and go from one end to the other of the scale of openings and I can not go step by step towards the correct exposure. The same thing happens to me by zooming out. I try it with automatic iso and with iso manual and the same. I also do not have any function of the camera in automatic. It limits me a lot in my work since I end up using fixed focal length lenses. you know what it can be ??
The first time I photographed a prom I rented a 600RT II flash... Normally I always flashed manually with my cheap flash... I used ETTL and it seemed so random... The dynamic range of my 5D IV (both of them) rescued us! Later I noticed I should have used Spot metering when using ETTL...
At the end if I agree with your conclusion: Use multi metering, your test on Timothy isn't fair as the composition is different for the three time and make it somewhere better for the multi mode.This being said, great video to explain the three mode.
Does the spot, center, and multi metering work the same when you're in manual mode, or does this only pertain to full auto, aperture and shutter priority?
Actually, you're right. Matrix or Multi is really good on these newer cameras. Then spot is the other metering move if matrix doesn't cut it. You're not the only photographer that says this.
One of the only TH-camrs who show you how to get a good photograph with a kit lens! I appreciate that a lot Ben!
I JUST purchased my A6000 after a lot of research. Never owned a good camera before, so I am TOTALLY new to this. I found this tutorial EXTREMELY useful. It is great for a person who wants great photos and is not a professional. Thank you.
Thank you Benjamin. I was struggling to figure out what I did wrong when taking car shots outside, and forgot to adjust my cameras metering mode. I thought it was a camera error or software problem. But after watching your presentation, I got it right in camera and my overexposed backgrounds went away, after I made the adjustments to multi. Thank you.
The camera is racist 😂😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣you’re the best 🙌🙌🙌📸
roberto 😂😂😂😂😂
I was surprised.
He should call his camera Hitler 🤣
Damn, I made this mistake this weekend. My camera was set on spot and it jacked up all my shots. I didn't even notice it was in spot until I got home. Now I gotta fix all the overexposed images. Great video bro!
Just purchased a Sony a6400 and this solved all of my photo problems. Huge Thanks
This was very helpful I just put my metering mode on multi i had it on the center and spot metering. My images always came out so dark so I am looking forward to taking better images thanks!
Thank god finally i got this tutorial .. He Nailed it in 8min... with pics .. watching others even those 20min videos I didn't understand.. .
Thanks bro
New to photography with a new Sony A7III. No idea what Metering was, but this video was so well explained, so I learned a lot. I did went through and setup my camera from a Sony A7 Tutorial I saw on two different sites. Apparently mine was already set to “Multi” for light metering to which I was clueless what it really meant. But now I know watching this more in depth what it really mean. I can only say my gratitude to learning from these tutorials with a thumbs up.
I’m on spot metering. I learned from this video. I subbed. 👍🏼👍🏼
Great explaning video man, thanks a lot ! Actually I've seen few tutorials about metering modes and I've always tought ''aight, I get it this time ! '' but when it comes to take some shots, it didn't work as planned. When I see your technique about taking pictures in Auto Mode I truly felt that I can understand. Thank you man, it has been bothering me for a long time and for your help, it's not a big problem for me anymore.
Thanks Ben, i had this misconception that spot metering is best to use in all occassions...☺️
I was the same with spot metering and my portrait photography,
But using Multi ( Evaluative for Canon) is actually best,
as long as you do Manual selection 1 pt AF and select it on the eye nearest your lens in a portrait or the face on a full body portrait.
this explanation is better and simple than anyother I watch thank you
Dude you're the best! Out of all the photography videos i watched, you're the only one i understood. Keep it up.
Thank you so much..I was suffering from same issue without my knowledge
Awesome I've learned what ,when ,and how to use the metering mode . Took a few photos up on the hill in Tijuana and the pictures I shot was very bright I thought it was the iso setting but I was wrong . Very nice explainingvi always take notes when I watch your videos! Thanks Benjamin, love your work btw..
Your videos are really great! I'm making the step now from taking photos with my phone to a decent camera, and i really learned a lot with these videos, really amazing thx!
Thanks Ben... I have been stuck on spot because I was told by my mentor it was the best. I will be using multi as well now.
You are the greatest! I had that problem for the longest time and I could not figure it out until now. Thanks a bunch!!
Thanks beghining in photograpy and you are of GREAT HELP!!!!
My camera was set to spot and I had lots of over/under exposed pictures. Multi is far better. Thank you!
Very helpful video. I always used multi metering mode, but was not aware of the details of others. Thanks for the tutorial.
Best explanation i have found over youtube on metering... What ever.. I have only used spot metering for macros...
This helped so much lol, mine was on spot I should’ve left it on multi. Now I know ! Thank you
Literally happened to me this morning... AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO LAST NIGHT lol
Still trying to figure it out and see what works best. Thank you for the video!
I spent all this time trying to nail exposure on spot metering wondering why my highlights are always clipping. This video may have saved my career
Thankyou so much. This video explains very well why I am having difficulties. I'm sure this will solve everything. Thanks again. I have subscribed.
I really needed this thank you for the video🙏
Yeah, I heard from a pro saying that we mustn’t use the multi mode because we don’t know what the camera does inside and use only centre mode. My footages were all garbage for the past six months 😣 How good if I saw your video before him. Thanks for sharing, good explanation. Sub :)
miruku's Garden yup agree with u. I used spot too and it wasnt good at all. Multi/matrix is more balance for most situation. Unless extreme contrast situation.
Thanks awesome video
Thanks, Ben, you are so helpful. Now, I will check my metering mode now. My photos are always darker.
Your videos help me out a lot!!!! Thank you so very much!!
I appreciate you and your video.. I learn a lot from your video about my sony a6300 and as a beginner photographer.
Brother, you are a blessing
very good explanation thank you this is exactly what i need today
Really clear , and i easy to understand your mean in this case
Watched many more videos but your best of them all really appreciate your work keep up great work and keep posting wonderful videos
You don't have idea how much this helped me!!! Thank you!!!
GREAT INFO! Thanks for this...
Every issue I have you sure have a solution to my problem😂 Thanks for your help man
Thanks. Now I know why I always stuff up while using manual mode. I’m always thinking its focal and iso
Made that mistake. Great tip.
please make a video on metering using Canon cameras!
it's the same
I think multi is called evaluative on cannon camera
Helped a lot mate. Thanks.
Like your simplicity in explaining.
Thanks man. I finally learned what metering is now. You’re a very good teacher!
Thank you really explained well especially for me I'm not an expert on photography. I think on my smartphone Pro mode. Multi Mode is Frame average
Benjamin Jaworskyj
this video was dope. You've explained this concept really well, i never really understood it. Thanks mate.
Thanks for being my SONY lifesaver. Guten Morgen From Südtirol.
Happy to have stumbled on your channel. Very helpful. Danke 😊
This really helps!!!! Thankyouuuuu. I love watching ur videos.😊📸 Godbless!
Great video ! What editing program , and LUT did you use ? Regards
Now i know diffrent but you didnt explain when to use each
I'd like to add what is actually going on here. It is the holy grale of digital photography = 18% grey. So the metering says which area should give in average 18% grey. That is why the jumper is in spot metering grey (despite being black or dark blue in reality, or at least way darker than sand and the skies) and almost black in multi. And that is why frame full of sand (homogene frame) doesn't care about your metering setting. Bottom line is, digital photography is a game of averages/illusion and you have to pay attention to composition to capture images close to the perceived reality...
in other words, by default your camera will render an exposure of 18% grey for the metered area. If the area you are metering from is lighter or darker than 18% grey you have to tell the camera by using 'exposure compensation' Darker needs negative exposure comp, lighter needs plus exposure comp. You don't need to change metering modes for different situations, you just need to change your thinking & how much exposure comp is applied.
Very well explained in the least amount of time. Great explanation and great job with the video. I understand metering more clearly now. Thank you!!!
sir,excellent video,i have just a question? for birding specially a bird with flight which metering mode you prefered?
Always find usefull all of your videos. Simple and clear plus easy to understand. Keep up the good work
Great video! 🧡🧡 Thanks!
I love the way he talks 😁
I'm old school using centered but it all depends on my situation. Most of the time I use my Sekonic meter.
Hi! I'm a new fan or student of your tutorial I guess. Thank you so much love lots from Philippines
Will this apply to videos as well?
I literally got my a6000 today, so checked back on your video about modes, I wanted to ask when this was coming but it just got here 25 minutes later.
Looks awesome, but I guess for the auto modes and not manual exposure right?
Hey Ben, warup so I have a question about your multi metering method, that "maybe" correct to landscape photography (you I know you do that kind of photography) but what do you think about spot metering on brightness area of your photo and take the picture with that, the histogram is pushed to the right (yeah a little brighter) but nothing you can correct on post process, in that way you can capture all the lights in the image (without over exposing) but more vivid colors after revealing it, try this method and compare by yourself, it is so much better than multi metering that make the histogram be in the middle and losing some light information. Or i a wrong try it and if you consider answer me if you are agree or disagree at all. Thanks for your time making this kind of videos to amateur photographers... 👌
Alex Vasquez Rios With Matrix metering, you have to believe that the camera recognizes the image correctly, with spot metering you can decide yourself which part of the image to meter for (does not need to be the main subject, just a piece of average brightness)
I am in your line Ralf, you can decide wich tone to meter with spot mettering, normaly the matrix metering is incorrect (ok the photo looks very good on your screen) but you are lossing lot of light information that way so, i recommend to meter in the brightest are of your frame, so you can obtain the best performance and dont over expose the image (yeah it is overexpose really) but when you reveal it it looks so good, this method is called "exposing to the lights" and the histogram turns to the right (lights part). And you dont loose that great contrast and colors that appear when you reveal it. Are you agree with me or you have another procedure. Try it by yourself and tell me your results
Love your explanation technique. Very helpful happy shooting.
Dope. I made this mistake a lot. lol You just changed my life.
I made that mistake But you make my solution Thnk U Great photographer
very helpful this was. best teacher ever
You're freaking awesome !!!, Learning a lot from you...
Awesome! I’ve been learning a lot by watching your videos. Thank you.
This was helpful! A question: I'm heading to the rainforest of Costa Rica and shooting birds and wildlife. For metering in that type of condition, would you recommend I start with Centering so I can focus on the subject and not so much the background? It's also likely to be low light shooting so I'll have to experiment with that! Thank you!!
PS...checking, my camera was set on multi! Whew!
You are the best teacher! Thank you sir.
I am learning so much from your videos! Thank you
Thank you so much for this video ☺👍
please tell me about how to set my sony a7rii color and white balance, cause sometimes they are too purple, too green and too yellow...even if i do not change very much, my sensor just make it looks like it. can you tell me daylight white balance adjustment in A-B,G-M? Thanks!
hi benjamin . I'm having a problem with my sony a7sII with a canon zoom lens 24-105 mm with a photodiox adapter. when I change the focal length for example from 30 to 80 mm the image darkens dramatically and the aperture of the diaphragm becomes uncontrollable. I move the wheel and go from one end to the other of the scale of openings and I can not go step by step towards the correct exposure. The same thing happens to me by zooming out. I try it with automatic iso and with iso manual and the same. I also do not have any function of the camera in automatic. It limits me a lot in my work since I end up using fixed focal length lenses. you know what it can be ??
Brilliant teacher.
Thanks for this video I appreciate it . I am just Learning how to take pictures with my canon T6 😊😊
Wow. I've been doing it all wrong this whole time. Thank you so much. The best and easy explanation I've ever heard! Subbed!!!👍👍👍
yeah
Great info, Ben! Thanks.
Does sony zve10 camera have the metering mode?
could u explain about the LUMIX G-7 mirror less camera...
This is my new favourite channel. So so cool!!!! All the videos !!!
Thank you for this video. Helps a lot bro.
you sound clear brother
Thank you. Super useful, im a beginner and love your vids. Mostly because i bought the same a600
Is that a partial mode more better than spot one because spot is so tiny and couldn't cover faces ?
awesome /thnks for this
True teacher....I blamed my self as you explained, I was sufferwith with bad metering
what's the best one for portraits
The first time I photographed a prom I rented a 600RT II flash... Normally I always flashed manually with my cheap flash... I used ETTL and it seemed so random... The dynamic range of my 5D IV (both of them) rescued us! Later I noticed I should have used Spot metering when using ETTL...
Btw. the pictures turned out great at the end 😅😂
You are a champion!!!
thank you for the advice
At the end if I agree with your conclusion: Use multi metering, your test on Timothy isn't fair as the composition is different for the three time and make it somewhere better for the multi mode.This being said, great video to explain the three mode.
Just starting out thanks for the tips!
Good explanation
Thanks
This was very useful, Thanks man!!
Does the spot, center, and multi metering work the same when you're in manual mode, or does this only pertain to full auto, aperture and shutter priority?
in every mode
now i know. thank you for the review. specially your using a6000 becuase i am using it too now.
Actually, you're right. Matrix or Multi is really good on these newer cameras. Then spot is the other metering move if matrix doesn't cut it. You're not the only photographer that says this.
You explain very well. Thanks 🙏