Spot Metering Crash Course

Wanna get the most out of your spot meter? Did you know that most people think they're using it correctly but they really aren't? YIKES - could that be you???
In this video, we'll go over what spot metering is, where the camera spot meters in the viewfinder, how the spot meter thinks, where it works well and where it lets you down - and why. We'll also look at ways to outsmart the spot meter and get great exposures with it in ANY situation.
Just think - in less than 15 minutes, you'll know everything you need to spot meter like a pro!
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  • @bluebreaker5930
    @bluebreaker59303 жыл бұрын

    That was the BEST spot metering tutorial I have ever seen. Outstanding!!

  • @tomelifeisjustonebig
    @tomelifeisjustonebig3 жыл бұрын

    There is no greater educator in photography than Steve. Deep understanding with an ability to explain simply is a gift. Keep up the awesome work please Steve.

  • @startconvo6857
    @startconvo6857 Жыл бұрын

    Between you and Chas Goatzer videos I have learned so much more than the attended workshops with " professional photographers". Thank you so much, the frustration just melts away as the " ah-ha" clicks in.

  • @alejandronegro4086
    @alejandronegro40863 жыл бұрын

    This has to be the easiest way to understand metering. Perfect video.

  • @MrMoonpie001
    @MrMoonpie0013 жыл бұрын

    I really had to laugh, I just got back from an all-day shooting at a castle with lots of lights and darks. When I got home I was so upset that the pictures did not turn out the way I wanted. You just explained every scenario that I faced and what I had done wrong!!! YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION!!! And just to prove the commitment I bought all your ebooks and will get involved with your group. I am a Nikon shooter D5600 and been at it for about two years. Most things I have had good success with but this last go-round was a disaster! I shoot in Raw and JPEG so I did manage to fix some of it in post. I am much better in post than I am in photography. Thank you much for your videos and help, you are very well respected in the photographic industry. I need to get on your star and figure out all I can!!! Thank you, Steve Moonpie

  • @MacShrike
    @MacShrike3 ай бұрын

    Very clear explanation. Extremely pretty photos 🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @PinkPulpito
    @PinkPulpito Жыл бұрын

    The garden is the dojo for learning how my camera functions before i take it to the streets!

  • @kirkize
    @kirkize Жыл бұрын

    Love this channel it’s been helping me a lot since my mentor passed away a few years ago . He got me started in photography. Today I will try portraits since I usually do birds . Rip William P Bergen

  • @ernreeders5583
    @ernreeders5583 Жыл бұрын

    Blinkies can help too of course. As per your video on that feature.

  • @gonzfwb1
    @gonzfwb1 Жыл бұрын

    Finally i'm getting it Slowly but surely im getting it Thank you Thank you Thank you

  • @markallen7736
    @markallen77363 жыл бұрын

    Love your content Steve. KZread photography seems to be getting more and more click bait. Your channel is the exception. You've taught me a lot and I appreciate the hard work you put in. Thank you.

  • @MissLiveLaughLove1

    @MissLiveLaughLove1

    3 жыл бұрын

    And also more and more about comparing equipment. I have unsubscribed from more than one "photography" channel as a result of all the gear obsessing.

  • @sh1209macro
    @sh1209macro3 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks for all the info you post.

  • @daveamberphotography
    @daveamberphotography3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve - brilliant!

  • @patrickmolloy6994
    @patrickmolloy69943 жыл бұрын

    Something I rarely think about! But it’s great to get this refresher. Thanks Steve.

  • @CherylsBirds
    @CherylsBirds3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm about 6 months in with my first ever camera, and have learned very much from you already, Thank you!!!

  • @markorchard2272
    @markorchard22722 жыл бұрын

    Yes. Outstanding. Ive used it (with Zone Metering) for decades and always struggled to explain it simply. This totally nails it.

  • @tcrowson
    @tcrowson3 жыл бұрын

    As usual, Steve clears things up! Perfect explanation and clear as always. Thanks for demystifying this!

  • @donaldkelley5785
    @donaldkelley57853 жыл бұрын

    Informative Video, Steve... Much Appreciated !!!

  • @Pine4205
    @Pine42053 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @By.ozalsa
    @By.ozalsa3 жыл бұрын

    Love your tutorials, Steve!: clear, informative, and to the point. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @melissahall7009
    @melissahall70093 жыл бұрын

    You’re a great teacher. Thank you!

  • @mustangspitfire6835
    @mustangspitfire68353 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial and love the photos.

  • @joshuaprietophoto
    @joshuaprietophoto3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video as always mate. Thank you!

  • @egyptiansphinx3036
    @egyptiansphinx30362 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve... your tutorials are the best around. Straight to the point, detailed and with a brilliant way to explain it all.

  • @JDLVHIGHROLLER
    @JDLVHIGHROLLER3 жыл бұрын

    First video from Steve I have watched in a while (have not been feeling really creative) - FIRST TIME you have not cost me money by showing me something I just cannot live without! Thanks for all you do for the photography community - please keep it up!

  • @danielmanning7689
    @danielmanning76893 жыл бұрын

    This was mighty helpful Steve. Could not have been more clear and easy to understand!

  • @Nickkettt
    @Nickkettt3 жыл бұрын

    As usual, the best content and tips of photography! Keep it in that way ! Best regards from Argentina!

  • @leafsfan71
    @leafsfan713 жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing tutorial! Thank you for clearing it up!!

  • @phooesnax
    @phooesnax3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Steve!

  • @habdala
    @habdala3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Steve..👍

  • @anandhua.b4589
    @anandhua.b45893 жыл бұрын

    great video Steve

  • @rickpearson5139
    @rickpearson51393 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve. Your videos are my "go to" for concise, accurate, and entertaining information. I bought all of your ebooks which are awesome and filled with great content. Thank you for sharing your talents! p.s. - and yes I was one of the photographers that didn't give metering too much thought...sadly.

  • @johnyesuraj8169
    @johnyesuraj81693 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love your explanation of finer aspects of spot metering, with great examples. Learnt a lot.

  • @btownjpl
    @btownjpl3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent comprehensible explanation!

  • @adammacsween3230
    @adammacsween32303 жыл бұрын

    Wow Steve!! Man you never cease to amaze me with how you explain things. I have actually been experimenting with my metering modes over the last 2 weeks and was still unsure how it worked. Thanks so much for the clarification.

  • @firpofutbol
    @firpofutbol Жыл бұрын

    Best video on this topic. Now I get it. Thank you!

  • @kirkp_nextguitar
    @kirkp_nextguitar3 жыл бұрын

    Well done!

  • @mysteriousphotographer4902
    @mysteriousphotographer49023 жыл бұрын

    Wow incredibly suggestions thanks 🙏

  • @MrMadhupully
    @MrMadhupully3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome explanation... Thanks a ton for the video.

  • @GONZOFAM7
    @GONZOFAM73 жыл бұрын

    Excellent lesson. Thanks

  • @darrenbivings4227
    @darrenbivings42272 жыл бұрын

    You never cease to amaze me. You make me so damn jealous with your pics. Keep up the great work.

  • @stevebikes995
    @stevebikes9953 жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video. Thank you.

  • @sbimages5408
    @sbimages54087 ай бұрын

    Spot on ! Great explanation, clarified a lot of confusion, well done

  • @cliffmckenzie9473
    @cliffmckenzie94733 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your metering video and have always appreciated your book on the subject.

  • @biancadupont2931
    @biancadupont2931 Жыл бұрын

    great help thank you!!

  • @orlandomonaco3475
    @orlandomonaco34752 жыл бұрын

    Steven this was just the best piece on metering. Also I think by you shooting multiple camera brands now you have opened up a whole new area of field tested comparison content which would be so helpful as well to those selecting gear. Much appreciated and thank you.

  • @raminhashemi1946
    @raminhashemi19463 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Thanks.

  • @pauldrew610
    @pauldrew6103 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained Steve ! Thank you 🙏🏻👍😊

  • @AngeloTullio
    @AngeloTullio3 жыл бұрын

    Very useful video, thanks a lot!

  • @robwilson4180
    @robwilson41803 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation as always. Thank you.

  • @leniehulse1621
    @leniehulse16213 жыл бұрын

    Great video, as usual!!

  • @papcon
    @papcon2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Great video!

  • @Ronin760
    @Ronin7603 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation and examples. Most helpful!

  • @Sebastian-lw1ei
    @Sebastian-lw1ei9 ай бұрын

    WOW! Thank you!

  • @TacticallyTasty
    @TacticallyTasty3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this guide is amazing. Found your channel yesterday and this is the first thing that I get today? Yes please

  • @tonysvensson8314
    @tonysvensson83143 жыл бұрын

    Basic knowledge told and shown in the best way i´ve seen so far on the tube! I will link to this for my students and friends. Thanks Steve!

  • @jameswelsh453
    @jameswelsh4533 жыл бұрын

    Look forward to your video's Steve very well presented and intuitive thanks

  • @warren_harrison
    @warren_harrison9 ай бұрын

    Really helpful. Thanks

  • @SteveMasonCanada
    @SteveMasonCanada3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial!

  • @JV-qb6ib
    @JV-qb6ib2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Steve!

  • @jackblack2548
    @jackblack25482 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant stuff Steve!

  • @sarajitsil
    @sarajitsil3 жыл бұрын

    This tip is absolutely a treasure for the photographers. I thank you Steve for explaining the Spot metering so nicely. 🙏 Cheers

  • @bbulliard
    @bbulliard2 жыл бұрын

    You are a gifted teacher! Thank you for all you do! Best explanation for exposure ever

  • @chris_and_music
    @chris_and_music10 ай бұрын

    amazing video, thanks a lot Steve

  • @richardmurray1858
    @richardmurray18583 жыл бұрын

    Great Video as always Steve, thank you. Perfectly explained and a great accompaniment to your e-book (which I also found super useful). Keep up the excellent work.

  • @hojjatahangarikiasari7670
    @hojjatahangarikiasari76703 жыл бұрын

    Now I understand what my problem was that my subjects were either over exposed or underexposed! Thanks

  • @hojjatahangarikiasari7670

    @hojjatahangarikiasari7670

    3 жыл бұрын

    Steve, I just went through my d500 menu to play with the AE mode, but I could not find it! Is d500 including that option at all?

  • @distomos8118
    @distomos81183 жыл бұрын

    Very elaborate, thank you!

  • @scushman4198
    @scushman41983 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Thank you

  • @rickredfern2647
    @rickredfern26473 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video steve

  • @bubu523
    @bubu5233 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I made notes thoroughly.

  • @roslander7477
    @roslander74773 жыл бұрын

    That was the best explanation I have seen on this subject - thankyou!! :)

  • @october001
    @october0013 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @rayrozema5960
    @rayrozema59603 жыл бұрын

    Great instruction!

  • @DavidWeiller
    @DavidWeiller3 жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure to watch your so instructive videos Steve ! Likes and subs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ssdigitalssuresh9697
    @ssdigitalssuresh96973 жыл бұрын

    No words to describe... Amazing videos 🙏

  • @macadoodle100
    @macadoodle1003 жыл бұрын

    Good instruction. When I did film photography I used spot metering almost exclusively. I rarely use it with digital but your content was right on.

  • @Rallybear
    @Rallybear3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! 👍 Learned something today also ☺️

  • @ksnmurthy4476
    @ksnmurthy44762 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Steve , every video of your is an educational content. Full of information.Totally absorbing and with clarity I come out with every video. Thank you again.👍

  • @milanhenegamage3576
    @milanhenegamage35763 жыл бұрын

    Well explained. Excellent tutorial. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • @MrRudyc
    @MrRudyc3 жыл бұрын

    This was a great education on tricking the meter. you are correct Steve, many people depend on the camera and know nothing about tricking or overriding the meter. Thanks for your time and work. Best teacher out there.

  • @Normanskie
    @Normanskie Жыл бұрын

    Excellent, succinct and comprehensive.

  • @ruley74
    @ruley743 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Steve, great explanation of metering using the mid tone examples👌

  • @SJ-gj7mx
    @SJ-gj7mx3 жыл бұрын

    This was a very very good video. There was no other video on youtube that could explain it so well

  • @parthabapi1
    @parthabapi13 жыл бұрын

    Excellent piece of teaching Steeve! The video explains the content right to the points without making too much unwanted lecturers as often seen in other you tube videos. Thank you so very much for the wonderful presentation...

  • @robinbregman7540
    @robinbregman75402 ай бұрын

    You are awesome! Such depth of knowledge and so talented at explaining it in simple, relatable terms. Thank you!

  • @julianthomas6899
    @julianthomas68993 жыл бұрын

    Exceptionally clear and sensible advice - your experience shows in every suggestion

  • @Whatspoppingyall
    @Whatspoppingyall2 жыл бұрын

    Very clear explanation. Even I understood it straight away. Awesome.

  • @sbimages5408
    @sbimages5408 Жыл бұрын

    Great instruction

  • @sergium6317
    @sergium6317 Жыл бұрын

    Best explanation ever!

  • @alanalain4884
    @alanalain48843 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and well explained. Thank you.

  • @MonoSubstance
    @MonoSubstance2 жыл бұрын

    This video opened my eyes on how important it is to spot meter before you take a shot. It helps achive best colors and contrast correctly. I think this is one of the main reasons my images were always off and I wasnt happy with colors and contrast. Grey card or an expodisc is a must have to get perfect exposure and colors.

  • @drtnrao57
    @drtnrao572 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial.

  • @rick6429
    @rick64293 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info on spot metering. Now I know how it works.

  • @wendycook7488
    @wendycook74882 жыл бұрын

    Again Steve, thank you for explaining in such details. So easy to follow you. I understand far more now and itching to try this. I will practise for sure.

  • @christopherbarber9351
    @christopherbarber93513 жыл бұрын

    well presented, great pace of presentation. Excellent video.

  • @callowayusa
    @callowayusa3 жыл бұрын

    Was watching another camera topic and this popped up... I said hmmm always wondered about spot metering... wow now I know! Thanks - great lesson!

  • @ZommBleed
    @ZommBleed3 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial

  • @stockbrk0153
    @stockbrk01533 жыл бұрын

    Nice simple explanation and examples. Well done.

  • @PaulTimlett
    @PaulTimlett3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @SuperFucdat
    @SuperFucdat3 жыл бұрын

    Really well explained. Thanks Steve. Will be downloading your spot metering ebook later. Mark🇬🇧