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Metering Modes

Today’s digital cameras have several available metering modes.  Below you will find the most popular.  The icons shown are typical on most cameras. Metering Modes: Evaluative/Matrix/ESP/Pattern (Overall)– Determines exposure based on the entire image.  Most cameras have a  bias to the exposure at the point of focus.  I’ve found for… Read More »Metering Modes

White Balance

What is white balance?  White balance (WB) is the process of adjusting the colors in an image so they are realistic and accurate. Our eyes have no problem with white balance, but cameras can have problems.  As my students know, I place an emphasis on getting the exposure correct in the camera.… Read More »White Balance

AE Bracketing

In a previous blog on Histograms, I included photos where I had used Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB).   So why and when would you use AEB?  I see a couple of times when it really makes sense: 1) when you are not sure what is the best exposure set-up under changing light conditions,… Read More »AE Bracketing