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Shining a Light on Center Weighted Metering: When and How to Use It
Previously, I discussed different metering modes. This blog post looks into Centre Weighted Metering and its benefits.
Centre weighted metering mode is a common metering mode found in most DSLR and mirrorless cameras. As the name suggests, it measures the light intensity of the center of the frame and assigns it the greatest weight in determining the exposure settings. This contrasts other metering modes, such as spot metering, where only a small portion of the frame is measured, and evaluative or matrix metering, where the entire frame is considered.
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When to Use Center Weighted Metering Mode:
- Portraits: When taking portraits, you want the subject’s face to be correctly exposed. Center weighted metering mode works well here because it gives priority to the center of the frame where the subject’s face is likely to be.
- Backlit scenes: The subject may be underexposed when shooting a backlit scene because the camera is metering for the bright background. Center weighted metering mode can help in such situations by giving more weight to the subject in the center of the frame, thus producing better exposure.
- Low contrast scenes: When the scene has low contrast, evaluative or matrix metering may struggle to determine the correct exposure. In such cases, the center weighted metering mode may be more reliable.
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How to Use Center Weighted Metering Mode:
- Set your camera to center weighted metering mode: This can usually be done through the camera’s menu or by using the mode dial.
- Position your subject in the center of the frame: Since center weighted metering mode gives priority to the center of the frame, it’s essential to have your subject in the center.
- Half-press the shutter button: This will activate the metering system and determine the exposure settings based on the light in the center of the frame.
- Recompose and shoot: After metering, you can recompose the frame as desired and take the shot.
[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”27997″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” title=”Centre Weighted Metering”][vc_column_text]In conclusion, center weighted metering mode is useful for a photographer’s arsenal. It can help produce better exposures in certain situations, such as portraits, backlit scenes, and low-contrast scenes. However, it’s important to note that metering modes are not a one-size-fits-all solution and may not work well in every situation. As always, it’s a good idea to experiment with different metering modes to find what works best for your specific shooting scenarios.
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