Photography is the documentation of light. Documentation of light requires proper exposure of your shot. To achieve the proper exposure, one needs to meter the subject effectively. Thanks to technology, long gone are the days where a photographer is required to use an external light meter, apply some math and possibly some guesswork. The advent of in-camera metering and the improvement of lens technology has made the world of photography much easier for the hobby photographer.
Understanding how your camera’s metering system works will make a dramatic difference in you photography. There are generally three types of metering methods: Average Metering, Center Weighted Metering and Spot Metering. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each is important as a photographer. It will help you set up your shot properly and get the best exposure. Below is a break-down of each.
