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MASTER CAMERA METERING MODES

When you select your camera’s semi-automatic modes like Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority, you’re able to input some of the exposure data such as aperture, ISO and shutter speed. The camera will then use its built-in metering algorithms to work out the rest of the exposure to try to deliver a well-exposed shot. How the camera does this is affected by the metering mode.

You have metering modes that scan

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