The first thing you need to master
Besides how to load the memory card – is how to measure the light on the subject that you are photographing. DSLRs have a built-in TTL (Through-The-Lens) light meter, which measures the ambient or reflective light on the subject. The TTL meter needs to become your new best friend when it comes to understanding digital photography and properly exposing a photograph. Mastering this basic necessity will catapult your photos to the next level
Recommended Settings
First examine the picture through the viewfinder. If it looks evenly lit, use the evaluative metering mode. If the person or subject to be photographed has a bright light source like the sun behind them, use center-weighted average metering mode. If your subject is the most significant part of the picture, use spot metering mode - also referred to as ‘partial mode’. Just ensure that you aim the metering mode icon in the center of your camera’s viewfinder- at your subject.
If you want to create extra interest, think about how you are composing the photograph. Remember the rule of thirds and play with convention by framing your subject matter to one side of the frame. Tilt your camera to get an interesting viewpoint and slightly crooked horizon. You can also use the sun creatively; point the camera towards the sun and flare will appear, like light beams on the image.
Ron's metering mode
Point at the dark spot in the photo your taking then
Press the shutter button 1/2 way down to get and hold the Exposure and all Info.
Then move the camera to reframe the shot and shoot !
This will trick the camera into thinking it need to open the lens for more light..
Backlit Subjects
When shooting a backlit subject like a person on the beach with the
sun at they're back you will need to point at their legs or feet to get
the best Exposure for the shot !
PLAYING WITH EXPOSURE
From light to dark and dark to light you can control
how the shot looks. Sometimes the sun is the
predominant thing in the shot if so you can
control the metering by pointing the camera
down or left or right. Play with what you like
and what you need to be exposed right for
your shot.
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