Are Classic Metering Modes Obsolete?

Gary L. Friedman
Sep 3, 2018 · 5 min read

Are Classic Metering Modes Obsolete? Remember when you first learned about your camera’s different metering modes? (You know, spot metering vs. center weighted vs. multi-segment?) Remember how confusing it was, especially knowing what mode to use in what scenario? And the disappointment you first experienced because you couldn’t get the tools to create the image you had in your mind?

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Gary L. Friedman

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Gary L. Friedman is a professional photographer who runs the stock image website FriedmanArchives.com and has written many best-selling camera-specific books.

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