Understanding and Choosing Camera Metering Modes | Understanding The Camera Meter Pt.2 

1:23 Zone (Evaluate/Matrix). 4:26 Centre weighted. 6:11 Spot. 7:45 Partial.

Up until last week I never even knew what metering was.....it has improved my photography ten fold. Thank you for the helpful video.

Finally, I found something about this subject. The only good lesson about metering modes on RU-vid. Kudos!

One of the few videos where the information is concise, clear and actually useable. I've been watching exposure vids for some time, looking for a way to grasp the concept. This video cleared it all up in one sitting. Thank you for this information!!

I would love to see a video on how different metering modes effect and are effected by different focussing modes. Enjoyed your presentation.

i have been looking for a simple and well-made explaination about metering.. you helped me a lot :D thanks a lot

I'm taking a photography course and we just went through metering modes.This video, combines with Pt.1, gave me an excellent understanding of the feature. Thanks so much!

Thanks for explaining it so clearly. I understand it so much better now.

another fantastic video........I've been picking different functions of the camera and practicing with each function until I'm familiar.......done iso.....done shutter.......done f numbers......just gotta do metering and then onto white balance. ........so far I'm shooting manual as I'm fast learning that no matter how advanced your clever camera is....it cannot be trusted to make all the decisions. ........working harder and happier with results........trying to get as much done in the camera as possible so I don't have to spend time fixing my mistakes on the photo apps........getting more confident with sharing photos on live media........getting great comments and feeling like it's very much worth every second of thinking about best options before shooting.......beginning to feel like things are becoming second nature........always grateful for any lessons ......tuition or ideas........despite choosing to explore every possible choice of settings I am still amazed how quick you can make a decision after a bit of time practicing and playing with the camera......its like going from auto gearbox to manual......after a while you instinctively know when to change gear

I literally couldn't find another video that covered this in such detail. Thank you man, I swear it's not always as easy as we think to just find concise information.

Another awesome video! I appreciate the fact that you get right to the point!!! No extra words, jargon, or non-sense of any kind. Right to the point. I appreciate that. Frank, honest, straight shooter, "Don't waste my time" personality. Please keep up the good work. Very helpful video for me. Easy to understand/follow.

Good stuff man, subscribed. Precise and to the point, Unlike a lot of other reviewers, tubers out there.

Thank you for taking the time out to explain in great detail!!

thanks ..this video helps me a lot .. your explanation very clear and easy to understand

Holy Crap! I hit the jackpot. I had no idea about this and I did some test shots tonight with the spot metering mode and then the average metering mode (which I have been using forever) and boy...what a difference. Thank you a million times over.

Hi Spyros I take action photos of 3 day equestrian with cross country , dressage and show jumping. I use center weighting with a 70-200mm f2.8. Now I have different areas to choose from in that mode . I was using F4 and center weighted 15 , the results were pretty good.

this was the most detailed video about metering modes and I have learned a lot I have Nikon D7200 just bought it 3 weeks ago and it got the spot metering in the focus point not just in the center . thank you for this out standing video

By far the best I've ever heard metering modes explained.

I greatly appreciate your vids. I find them entertaining and informative.

Thanks man. This helped a lot. Keep it up. Subscribed. Spot metering for portraits is my favorite :p

Wow...thanks for explaining with diagrams & simplification & straight to the points. Great video !!!! Thanks !!!!

Now this guy is worth paying $1000.00 a semester. He gets to the point, tells you in ENGLISH, examples are well explained. Does not over-analyze. Great video! I've been shooting in center-weight. I just adjusted to Spot metering. I find spot works best with still shots and center-weighted works with shots like landscapes and even sports. Thank you, im more dialed in now.

Most professional photography presentation on RU-vid. Highly informative and direct and to the point... Excellent.

I'm so glad I found your channel , you are the best! In just a few minutes I learned alot and what mistakes I making. Thank you!

This and your other metering video answered all my questions in an easy to understand way. Thanks!

This is the most useful tutorial I've ever watched. Great job.

Hello Spyros, You made my day!!!! At least i undestood the differences between the modes i have on my lumix lx 100 and how the caméra tries to go toward 50 % ! MANY THANKS!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for taking time to do this video. It was very concise and informative. I appreciate the visual diagrams and how you summarized each metering mode with it's suitable application. Well done.

wonderful easy to understand bc he explains so well! I was very worried about using spot metering for a FAMILY, so now I know I will use partial metering. thank you.

Your video is an eyeopener. Very simple to understand and very useful. Thanks a ton.

Absolute best tutorial videos ever! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

I should have added: Nicely done-clear, concise, complete.

This tutorial is awesome! I have been searching and reached anywhere in internet. Yet, the answers of my questions are Here! Thanks a lot. \m/

Thank you so much. You answered so many questions that I had in this video. I've been shooting all my portraits in matrix metering!

Thank you. Answered my question in first 90 seconds! 🙏🏼👌🏼

No1 ever explained like this that's so easy and clear rather taking videos for long and long and naging like others ur doing great

Great, clear an concise video!! Good job!

What a class, what an explanation! Amazing. Tks guy.

Τέλεια περιγραφή! Plain and simple!

Thanks for this. I LOVE your technical approach, and all your insight.

Easy to understand. Great video getting straight to the point. Thank you!

the detail and photo examples were excellent...I have been looking for a more controlled way to shoot with different lighting scenarios. Your video is very helpful for this.

always good to explain the basics again, as it will help review previous photos and why we missed that ideal shot!

Finally, I now understand! Great job.

Explained wonderfully. Thanks very much!!! :) crystal clear

GREAT INFO on the metering modes by going back to basics...I find myself switching back and forth from Matrix to spot metering modes in my Nikon camera...THANKS!

Yes mate I have to agree with Tom Carney. Short sweet and straight to the point. Something simple explained in exact and simple terms. Your pace is fast but that is Ok because all info was there and we can always rewind and go back. I thought I understood about metering and its different different components, abilities and uses but you brought it right on home. Thanks I will now subscribe lol

M a beginner n i have been using the average metering more..i faced many problems n was thinking about the problem..by watchun ur vdeo..evrythin is clear to me ..thnku for making this vdeo..luved it 👌👌

Awesome man, well explained. Thanks. Thumbs up to you.

You have one more follower... Fantastic way of explaning. Very succinct. I completely understood what you were talking about and as a novice that is sooooo important. I have subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to visiting it regularly. Thanks again!

Enjoyed your presentation...concise easy to follow! Nice work...Thank you!

Thanks a lot man ! well explained and worth watching every second !

Great video and one I have recommended to many new photographers. I do a lot of low light fast action and concert event photography so I rely on the spot metering mode exclusively. When I want to put focus on a particular band member I change the focus point, but still keep the spot metering.

Thanks for the video! Very easy to understand.

Very clear and informative. Thanks!

Love your videos! Not too technical for newbies!

This is the most precise video explaining things perfectly. Thanks!

Thank you for that break down of the metering system!

This guy is EXCELLENT. Well explained. Learnt so much. Defo subscribing.

So glad I subscribed to you , because Im now seeing some really good videos that I can learn from to get the most out of my camera settings . And how to use the right settings for the right situations. The older videos are going to be helpful too,as they were before,of course. Because I dont have much time to practice with photgraphy, and I haven't watched all of yours from last year yet,either. Thanks for taking the time to do this .

Great energy level in your presentstion! Thanks for taking the time to present what was to me, the most understandable explanation on metering - ever. By the way, I tend to use spot metering most often. Cheers.

Thank you for sharing, sir! that's very helpful for me.

Hey man, you nailed the subject well with a good sledge! Great job.

Thanks for this - you've given me a greater understanding of how metering modes work. I always shoot in centre weighted average because it was recommended to me... but know I know WHY it's a good mode.

Best tutorial on metering! Bravo Eλλάς!

thanks for this! was really informative and i understand metering much better now

So glad i found this guy! Thanks

Thank you Spiro, great video!

Excellent video, thanks for explaining metering modes so very well.

Incredibly useful video, thank you!!

Really good, simple and concise video.Easy to follow.Thank you for sharing with us.

Thanks Spyros....great tutorial!! I love landscape photography so mostly use evaluative metering

Spyros Heniadis thanks for another great video. You made metering mode crystal clear! Thanks again!

Another helpful video...now I think I will change from matrix to spot. Thanks for the video...easy to understand...I have a Nikon D600 and it can be overwhelming but your tutorials are such a great help!!! Thank you.

after this super cool explanation i really understand this metering thing.. no doubts.. i got it when to change my metering mode.. thanks for this video.. :)

You are the best. I understood everything about the metering modes in 10 minutes. I have watched a lot of videos but I was not able to understand just like I have now. Thank you

Informative, simply and easily explained with clear, intelligible delivery and without any excess rah-rah or verbose bullshit. This is the sort of RU-vid channel I like. Subbed. While I sort of instinctively knew a lot of this (including part 1, which I also watched), you made my understanding of the various metering modes and the way the camera "thinks" a lot clearer. Thank you.

This was sooooo helpful! Thank you so much!

Brilliant video, learnt so much thank you. Off out to take some photos right now!!!

Such a clear and concise explanation. Thank you!

You're spot on the subject .... thanks a lot for your efforts ... 1000x likes

Great explanation of the different metering modes and their use. Well done.

You clearly explained things although i already have knowledge on those things but i loved it the way you explained. Cheers!..

This was like a bright light from heaven doors of perception... Digital cameras have so many definitions that you must combine in so many sets using : aperture, shutter speed, ISO and now meetering zon. Skills we get with time and patience

One addition to spot metering used scenario is partially highlighted subjects like concerts, low light acts etc...Use spot metering on subject lit well and forget about high iso and noise problems. Great video and explanation deserved to be liked and subscribed.

Excellent video, very informative and explained very precisely with right supporting illustrations.

Thank you for taking time trying to help people like me that we try to learn something new.

Thanks a lot for Information on Metering. Very well explained. I recently bought a camera, but never knew the importance of this metering. Thanks Again.

Dude you are way cool! Great explanation on metering modes.

Thank you for the specific explanation, I just started talking pictures as a hobby about a year ago, metering was the camera setting that quite didn't understand very well I have been shooting in matrix all this time because I thought it was the best setting overall. I guess I was wrong, now I'm going to go out and take some pictures with this new understanding of metering.

Great video. Learned so much from it. Thanks

This is a great vid. Easy to understand and well explained. Thanks :)

Both videos regarding metering was really helpful for newbies like me. Explained a lot why I often have bad exposure when using Manual/Aperture modes. Now off to test this new (to me) knowledge :)

thanks for making subject so easy.... it has open new world for me...

Thanks! Really to the point and helpful .

Fantastic explanation. Really made a lot of sense to me. Thanks

Hi Spyros, I am new to photography with a Nikon D3400 so far its been a minefield trying to learn how to use the Camera (Auto) after watching your Videos which are easy to understand I am grateful for you knowledge and experience. 👍Ceiniog 🙏

Amazing explanation. Thank you!

Great explanation. Thanks so much!

Just bought a Canon T6 (spring 2020) and it came with 3 modes... evaluative, partial and center weighted. I'm sticking with the first one for now but will goof around and see what the others may do for me. Thank you. I had no idea what the metering thing even meant.