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Using Viewfinder Information

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Using Viewfinder Information Tip

In the previous articles, I looked into the Focusing Point, the Spot Metering Area Indicator, the Centre Weighted Area Brackets, and also into Shutter Speed, Aperture Value, ISO, Focusing and the Light meter indicators for decoding the Viewfinder Information. However, the question is how useful they are. Therefore, does using viewfinder information speed up photography?

As previously discussed, this information allows photographers to check their cameras settings and the exposure on the fly. In this article, I am going to introduce a very easy to follow routine for using the viewfinder information.

Generally speaking, the viewfinder information is not as useful in the Semi-Automatic modes (A/AV or S/TV) as it is helpful in the Manual Exposure mode. And in fact, in the fully automatic settings (Auto or P) it is not useful at all!

Let’s assume that you are a Manual Exposure shooter and want to create a routine for your photography. What viewfinder information is more essential for you to check first?

Here is the checklist for you:

Light Meter Indicator

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”22505″ img_size=”600×400″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInRightBig” title=”Correct Exposure”][vc_column_text]The Light meter setting is the first information that a photographer should check. When the indicator sits at 0, it means that the exposure is correct. Notice the indicator in the above photo. Here is the result of a correct exposure:

[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”22506″ img_size=”600×400″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInRightBig” title=”Correct Exposure”][vc_single_image image=”22507″ img_size=”600×400″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInRightBig” title=”Under-exposed photo”][vc_column_text]However, if the indicator shows the negative value, it means that the photo would be under exposed. Here is an example:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”22508″ img_size=”600×400″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInRightBig” title=”Under-exposed photo”][vc_single_image image=”22509″ img_size=”600×400″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInRightBig” title=”Over-exposed Indicator”][vc_column_text]On another note, if the indicator shows positive values (above photo), it warns us about Over-exposed image. Here is the result:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”22510″ img_size=”600×400″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”fadeInRightBig” title=”Over-exposed photo”][vc_column_text]The Exposure plays the most important role in photography. Therefore, the first thing that you need to check in viewfinder information is the light meter indicator. Although, it may take some time for us to make it as a routine, it is very crucial to make it your first priority.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]

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