Exposure Compensation Made Easy!

Exposure compensation - I don't think there's another exposure control that causes more confusion. In fact, I think most people are in for a surprise or two when they watch my new video!
In this video, we'll explore every aspect of exposure compensation and knock confusion to the curb. We'll discuss what it is, what it does, why you need it, what exposure control(s) it adjusts, what to do when it doesn't work, and when it's a better choice than manual mode.
And, most importantly, we'll talk extensively about how to recognize scenes where you'll need it with tons of examples.
Wanna play that exposure compensation dial like a Mozart played the piano? You gotta check out the video!
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  • @coreybrooks3493
    @coreybrooks34933 жыл бұрын

    I like before I watch because I already know it will be good 🙂

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nickvanmaarth680
    @nickvanmaarth6803 жыл бұрын

    "Exposure Compensation can only adjust what the camera is responsible for" = the most concise & most easily understood explanation I've ever heard for this. Thanx!

  • @bobjones6174
    @bobjones61743 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the best explanation of exposure compensation. Especially the emphasis on differentiating between light levels and tonalities. Also explaining how exp compensation only controls what the camera is ‘allowed’ to control based on what mode you are shooting in. I often shoot man aperture and SS with auto ISO, because camera sensitivity has become so good. So your explanation of how exp comp works in this scenario is quite informative. Thank you sir for sharing your expertise.

  • @thomastuorto9929

    @thomastuorto9929

    Жыл бұрын

    Steve always lays out the comprehensive tutorials when it comes to wildlife.

  • @rinofalvo2854
    @rinofalvo28543 жыл бұрын

    Best breakdown on exposure compensation. I have sort of understood it the last couple years but the way you broke it down is perfect. Thanks Steve!

  • @ajcaiado1
    @ajcaiado13 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Steve. Thanks and regards from Portugal! Stay safe!

  • @simon.b71
    @simon.b713 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Steve as always, very informative and easy to follow.

  • @egyptiansphinx3036
    @egyptiansphinx30362 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing video from you Steve... thanks man 🙏🙏🙏

  • @shorelinewildlife4258
    @shorelinewildlife4258 Жыл бұрын

    Once again, Steve Hits it out of the park. Thank you Sir.

  • @rafimarkus5909
    @rafimarkus59093 жыл бұрын

    This video blew me away. So much information, such clear descriptions. I watched it twice and no questions remain. Wonderful job.

  • @ggabovich
    @ggabovich3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent videos Steve.

  • @verlenelewis9866
    @verlenelewis98663 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation, lots of things I hadn’t known before. Absolutely loved that moose shot!!

  • @123sette
    @123sette2 жыл бұрын

    Just the video I needed, I wondered already how the camera decides which variable to change when using EC, and you explained that just perfectly, thanks!

  • @julianj7d374
    @julianj7d3743 жыл бұрын

    Clearly the best explanations on youtube. Period. Thank you Steve.

  • @turnerx5
    @turnerx53 жыл бұрын

    Great - as always!

  • @sarajitsil
    @sarajitsil3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve, Jam packed information. Each and every line of what you said is important. I had to rewind a couple of times to listen to the information. Absolutely a gem of a lecture 🙏 Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @xxkillshot5xx
    @xxkillshot5xx2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Not even 1:30 in and you have already helped me immensely with some issues I've been having lately. You're a boss.

  • @Nickkettt
    @Nickkettt3 жыл бұрын

    As always, a great video! Congratulations.

  • @chrisjonah6575
    @chrisjonah65753 жыл бұрын

    Spot on. Absolutely spot on... really helpful thanks man!

  • @ericwhitehead9902
    @ericwhitehead99023 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Steve. I love watching your videos and using your ebooks. One of the best photographic educators, especially for Nikon shooters, on the internet. Thank you.

  • @DirkDien
    @DirkDien3 жыл бұрын

    Best wildlife tipps on youtube! Thank you so much Steve for sharing your knowledge.

  • @MissLiveLaughLove1
    @MissLiveLaughLove13 жыл бұрын

    I have watched multiple explanation videos on exposure compensation and never really understood how it works until your video. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @terrykellyphotography6171
    @terrykellyphotography61713 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation of exposure compensation. Thank you very much!

  • @landrews7280
    @landrews72803 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation, very useful, thanks Steve!

  • @richita3177
    @richita31773 жыл бұрын

    Love your work Steve, so knowledgeable and inspiring. Cheers, Rick from Australia.

  • @djmusic130fdy
    @djmusic130fdy3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Thanks for all your help!

  • @cathco9
    @cathco92 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! You made this make perfect sense. I haven't used exposure compensation enough but will now that I understand it.

  • @caribtor
    @caribtor3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant video, Steve. You•re very good at this.

  • @CaseyFinnerty
    @CaseyFinnerty2 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding tutotial, Steve. You always have the best ratio of information to length of video. Pitch perfect amount of explanation.

  • @asifalam223
    @asifalam2233 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely very helpful videos indeed my dear friend Steve 😊 Thanks for sharing with us!👍

  • @miochan4360
    @miochan43603 жыл бұрын

    After going through dozens of tutorial, finally understood the concept. Brilliant tutorial.

  • @mjconrad51
    @mjconrad513 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, as always. Thanks Steve.

  • @earlbrown7012
    @earlbrown70123 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of EC....thanks Steve

  • @firpofutbol
    @firpofutbol Жыл бұрын

    Great video on this topic. Topics are covered clearly and easy to understand. 👍

  • @JV-qb6ib
    @JV-qb6ib2 жыл бұрын

    Great job as usual Steve!

  • @dannyjeffers
    @dannyjeffers3 жыл бұрын

    this guy is one of the best on KZread

  • @weycroftbridgetherapies3968
    @weycroftbridgetherapies39682 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making ths subject so much more understandable for us beginners Steve. Well done.

  • @MJ-yn7mg
    @MJ-yn7mg3 жыл бұрын

    I was confused about exposure compensation vs shutter speed, and your chart at 2:48 and subsequent explanation clarified everything, thank you!

  • @phooesnax
    @phooesnax3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Steve. Great video and examples. Jim

  • @LifeExotics
    @LifeExotics2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this tutorial Steve!

  • @dannymontana8146
    @dannymontana81462 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation. Thank you!

  • @michellecox9099
    @michellecox90997 ай бұрын

    Thank you Steve. Another great explanation

  • @stalati34
    @stalati343 жыл бұрын

    Really clear explanation. Thank you!

  • @SundayRacers
    @SundayRacers3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video as always Steve

  • @dwainwilder7337
    @dwainwilder733710 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this explanation. It’s about the best one I found on KZread. I only have to watch it once again or twice, to catch what I may have missed.

  • @rfern263
    @rfern2637 ай бұрын

    Great explanation. So many others have made this unnecessarily difficult.

  • @thisisme1999
    @thisisme19993 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Steve this subject has become a real nemesis for me lately and I am going to have to watch your video several times to help get it straight in my head. I have been shooting a lot of Bald Eagles over water and cloudy days and I either have great images or crap. More understanding is needed!

  • @pamelajensen2009
    @pamelajensen20093 жыл бұрын

    Your stuff is always very informative and well explained.

  • @snaidu70
    @snaidu70 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome explanation Steve. I had to stop and think a bit. But this is just a brilliant explanation that I will not forget.

  • @formerlybernard6460
    @formerlybernard64603 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation. Thank you.

  • @ianbachanek2538
    @ianbachanek25383 жыл бұрын

    Good channels give tips. Great channels teach. Thanks for teaching Steve!

  • @joelcrow
    @joelcrow3 жыл бұрын

    Such a great explanation! As you said, over time (experience) most of us just know what the overall light looks like and are already prepared to dial EC to make truer whites or blacks as needed. It can seem overwhelming at first, but soon its easy, (especially if you have a mirrorless camera lol)

  • @jamestafu4661
    @jamestafu46613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Live in Alaska and light is seasonal... had a hard time last summer with moose and bear in water and your pic and explanation helped A LOT!!

  • @RusiruRupasinghe
    @RusiruRupasinghe Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant explanation! Thank you!

  • @leonardbertaux6897
    @leonardbertaux68973 жыл бұрын

    Wow, great explanation Steve. Got it!

  • @altafshaikh5036
    @altafshaikh50363 жыл бұрын

    Worthy of million subscribers Thanks for the video. Very informative

  • @lukes5533
    @lukes55333 жыл бұрын

    Great advice as always Steve , thanks very much. 👍

  • @1GhostInc
    @1GhostInc3 жыл бұрын

    Just awesome video, it clear some question marks :) Big thanks for that

  • @thomasdestry5188
    @thomasdestry51883 жыл бұрын

    Sir, it appears to me that you are a Master teacher. Steve you have far been the best teacher for me, on the subject of exposure compensation 🙏🏾 🎉Thank you so much‼️

  • @chris9626
    @chris96263 жыл бұрын

    Bravo! This is the best explanation I've ever seen. You even included how it will only change the metering indicator if in Manual mode with iso not on auto. People, if you don't understand after watching this, watch it again. Well done 👍

  • @KylerSteele
    @KylerSteele3 жыл бұрын

    I remember being so confused why my winter pictures were underexposed. Exposure comp is definitely great for everyone to learn

  • @blin4788
    @blin47882 жыл бұрын

    All very helpful tips! 👍

  • @gordonbonin3336
    @gordonbonin33363 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation on the subject I've ever heard. Thanks Steve. This is now my go to reference on EC.

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    @angelogriffin2679

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @marcelomaxton4213

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @angelogriffin2679

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @angelogriffin2679

    @angelogriffin2679

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Marcelo Maxton It did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much, you really help me out !

  • @marcelomaxton4213

    @marcelomaxton4213

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Angelo Griffin Glad I could help xD

  • @itaylorm
    @itaylorm2 жыл бұрын

    Very clearly explained and helpful. Thank you. You go through the typical situation when it is hard to judge sometimes. Especially white bird with dark background

  • @socratesvela8285
    @socratesvela8285 Жыл бұрын

    Thx for the details on the camera modes. Most other videos tell us what exp comp is and when to use it, but they don't talk about the shooting settings like you did. Thank you so much for sprinkling that in at 14:10.

  • @philippedestine
    @philippedestine2 жыл бұрын

    As usual, one word : BRILLANT Full stop.

  • @DavyEnglish
    @DavyEnglish Жыл бұрын

    thanks Steve I've never fully understood exposure compensation. I understand it better now.

  • @lescobrandon3047
    @lescobrandon30473 жыл бұрын

    A great video as usual. Years ago, I was photographing a building here on Long Island minutes after a snowfall ceased. (Nikon D3 + Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8) At first, I raised exposure to avoid gray or bluish snow. I compensated up one stop and it looked great. Before I left, I tried spot metering a wooden doorway and actually got an exact result. It pays to experiment sometimes.

  • @brunogarcez
    @brunogarcez3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve! Great video great explanation 👌🏼

  • @roadshoulderphotography683
    @roadshoulderphotography6833 жыл бұрын

    awesome video - explained it all excellently. You hit the head of my problem as your last point "In full manual mode, it bias the meter " and doesn't affect the picture. That's what I couldn't figure out in my situation. Thanks so Much.....your the Nikon specialist I turn to.

  • @MikeJamesMedia
    @MikeJamesMedia3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks as always, Steve, for the excellent information. (I do shoot outdoors a lot with auto ISO, so this is pertinent.) Take care.

  • @gossedejong9248
    @gossedejong92483 жыл бұрын

    absolutely brilliant

  • @bestmum55
    @bestmum553 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve! Your video was very helpful. I was thinking it about EC the wrong way round.

  • @gregstone1306
    @gregstone13063 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve. Snow and ice always get me in trouble. The tonality piece i can remember.

  • @SilverLarry
    @SilverLarry3 жыл бұрын

    In addition to these exposure compensation tips which I use, I've programmed a button on my D850 to highlight-weighted metering which often does the trick for quick highlight protection.

  • @mikestandridge8897

    @mikestandridge8897

    3 жыл бұрын

    How did you do that? I always seem to have blown out highlights when everything else looks decently exposed!

  • @SilverLarry

    @SilverLarry

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mikestandridge8897 Check your manual for how to program buttons and program the one you want for "highlight-weighted metering". Then hold the button while taking a picture when you think you need the extra protection in a hurry.

  • @mikestandridge8897

    @mikestandridge8897

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SilverLarry Thank you!

  • @cmichaelhaugh8517
    @cmichaelhaugh85173 жыл бұрын

    Really good explanation!

  • @barrydeacon8923
    @barrydeacon89233 жыл бұрын

    Man why did I not see this 5 yeras ago. Soo Good an explantion. Thankyou Steve.

  • @jangovovo
    @jangovovo3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much steve! Your the best! 🙏

  • @andrewgaffney4881
    @andrewgaffney48813 жыл бұрын

    Bird photography in the snow today. Good thing I watched this video last night it came in handy, I didn’t really understand EC until I watched it.

  • @suzannemullaney3205
    @suzannemullaney32053 жыл бұрын

    I love your ebook!

  • @richcower
    @richcower3 жыл бұрын

    That was a good one Steve. Thanks...

  • @charlesgyoung1
    @charlesgyoung13 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the explanation about capping out. I shoot M + auto ISO most of the time other than for tripod static images like architecture. I was recently masochistically shooting sparrows as Covid has restricted my travel and that's all that comes to my yard. I was getting some consistent significant underexposures and now I understand why I was struggling. Fix the max menu selection dummy..

  • @Shok1t
    @Shok1t3 жыл бұрын

    Always educational👍

  • @JimBateyPhotography
    @JimBateyPhotography3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video.

  • @Bobashasaurus
    @Bobashasaurus2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips! I've been a little frustrated with exposure compensation, and this is definitely going to help! 😄

  • @sbimages5408
    @sbimages5408 Жыл бұрын

    Superb explanation, looked across the net as to why the EC didn’t work, you explained the “capping out” and I now see why EC didn’t respond . Great video. Well presented.

  • @nespressoman
    @nespressoman5 ай бұрын

    Thank you, great video. Subscribed.

  • @DJFoucher
    @DJFoucher3 жыл бұрын

    All I can say after watching this video is, Wow. This is like having a secret weapon in your photography bag. Thanks for sharing this information.

  • @BenoitLamarche
    @BenoitLamarche3 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. I most often use exposure compensation to underexpose scenes that are too bright. Especially red flowers which always seem to clip the red channel. Sometimes, a CPL filter has helped me in preventing overexposure. I would like this discussion expanded in the context of metering modes and the use of an external flash. EOS 77D user. Subscribed!

  • @edwardcrawford4180
    @edwardcrawford418011 ай бұрын

    I now shoot Canon, but Steve's explanations are easily applied to any brand and his books are still the best. From time to time, I review his material to refresh my memory and correct creeping bad habits. Thanks Steve!

  • @BruceDAllan
    @BruceDAllan3 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @MM-zd6wf
    @MM-zd6wf3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! 😀

  • @seanchem1
    @seanchem13 жыл бұрын

    Forgetting to set the exposure compensation back to zero has gotten me more than once I must say. Oops!

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOL, me too!

  • @FlyersNation98

    @FlyersNation98

    3 жыл бұрын

    you're not alone here :D

  • @martharetallick204

    @martharetallick204

    3 жыл бұрын

    Meeee too!

  • @arsurendran

    @arsurendran

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh tell me about it...:)

  • @wynchesster

    @wynchesster

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are there any camera systems, or is there a way to get the camera to reset the exposure compensation changes back to 0 after you have taken a shot? I could see great use in this, of course it could also be a pain in that if you didn't get the shot you needed, you would have to make those +/- changes every time since it would reset. Maybe at the very least have the camera reset this when you power off, so when you turn it back on you are still not stuck in +/- exposure from the get go.

  • @tomwhitmore
    @tomwhitmore3 жыл бұрын

    7:00 was the lightbulb moment for me. And it featured a lightbulb for demonstration. Win, win. Great video I think I've finally got a grasp on this subject now.

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :) I was kind of proud of that part :)

  • @steepanddeepoutdoors4647
    @steepanddeepoutdoors46473 жыл бұрын

    Explained very well Steve, I'm a Sony shooter but your explanation of things on your channel are top notch. Always useful info here. Keep It up!

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks - and I have some Sony gear now too :) Love that a9ii!!

  • @hurleygreen927
    @hurleygreen92711 ай бұрын

    GREAT INFO!

  • @proteinTube
    @proteinTube3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making the best wildlife photography channel. I would like to hear your view on selection of metering modes, matrix or center weighted or spot.

  • @anthonyhitchings1051
    @anthonyhitchings10513 жыл бұрын

    nicely done

  • @paulnajera8132
    @paulnajera81323 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation, I have learnt a lot just by watching this videos. I will definitely buy your book about exposure and metering. Regards from Costa Rica.

  • @backcountrygallery

    @backcountrygallery

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @harshavardhan7
    @harshavardhan73 жыл бұрын

    I see a new video from Steve and then first I like the video and then I watch the Video :)

  • @TexasPelican
    @TexasPelican3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thanks!