metering
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈmiːtərɪŋ/
- Specialized
:
fotometría
- It's a very useful feature that's not present in some of my other cameras with "too hot" metering.
- spot metering
- metering system
- metering and exposure
Examples
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Cityscapes are invariably high-contrast scenes splotched with light and shadow areas, which can trip up even the most sophisticated metering systems.
Academic text (2000) -
Another method involves the use of one or more dedicated strobes and TTL metering.
Academic text (1994) -
Can I ask what metering setting you used for the 'lit sign/Noodletown' shot?
Blog text (7) -
Since metering is for the 18 percent medium gray, you will want to stop down for lighter colored animals and open up for darker ones.
Academic text (2005) -
We used aperture priority matrix metering, sometimes setting the exposure compensation at +1/3.
Academic text (2001) -
However, using automatic instead of manual exposure, matrix metering caused overexposure.
Academic text (1994) -
But when the light is interesting and the colors are vivid, don't miss the moment because you were messing with your camera's metering modes.
Academic text (2000) -
An off-camera flash with through-the-lens metering has helped a lot in stopping motion while maintaining small lens apertures.
Academic text (2005) -
The most convenient camera to use is an SLR (single lens reflex) with through-the-lens metering.
Academic text (1994) -
Understanding metering is crucial for achieving the right exposure in your photographs.
Synonyms
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8.0
A measurement of how bright light is
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Metering comes from an old Greek root metron meaning 'measure', and cameras use this idea to measure light for a picture. So camera metering helps decide how much light the camera needs to make a good photo.