Want to get more from your Nikon metering system? In this video, I’ll show you five quick tips that every Nikon user really needs to know. I take advantage of these tips and tricks all the time in the field – and surprisingly, most people I encounter seldom know any of these!
The tips in this video will help you leverage your metering system to help you work faster in the field and avoid unexpected pitfalls. Once you discover these tips and tricks, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without ’em!
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Steve I’m very interested in purchasing your books and have two in my cart. I didn’t purchase as I hate reading on a computer, laptop, i-pad or phone screen. Any chance of getting an actual old school book?
Hi Shawn –
Thanks for your interest. I don’t do regular books due to the overhead / pricing. Short-runs would put these books at over $70 each and no way to update them when the time comes. So, we only do e-books at the moment (although some print out the books and put them in a binder, which is 100% totally fine.)
What is your view on using Sekonic 758D light meter for metering for landscapes? You can match the exposure reading of the light meter to the dynamic range of the Z7 hence you can get perfect exposure and no need for bracketing.
I used to use light meters for landscapes back in the film days, just too difficult. So many times I’m in different light than the area I want to photograph. Besides, to get the highest dynamic range, just expose so the highlights are just about clipped – the shadows will have as much exposure as possible. (Most cameras actually show clipping about a stop or so before it starts in the RAW file, but check your camera of course).
If you do this at base ISO, you’ll get the highest possible dynamic range covered for your camera. (Basically, ETTR).
Trying out my Gravatar account Steve.
Heh Steve it works
Hi David –
OK, I was about to look into this – how did you get it working? I know it wasn’t yesterday.
It just took 24 hours for Gravatar account to process Steve. All great
Hello again Steve as always, insightful and to the point. A quick question and I am sure it’s me, when you discussed the smaller point number under the matrix metering how do I set that? Sorry if I’m being a bit dumb here
Heh Steve got it I read the book, doh. 🙂
As always you give us such useful tips without us having to wade through horrific manuals!
You are the best Steve. Shortcuts to all that mumbo jumbo!! Thank you
Thanks!
Hi Steve, a great informative video, as always. Thank you. I’m wondering about your comments on AF area mode D9…I use a Nikon D7500 and I can’t see anything like that in my menu. Am I missing something? thanks, Lynn
Actually, the D7500 does have D9. You should be able to get to it by pressing the Focus Mode button (under the lens mount button) and turning the front command dial.
Great video! I was aware of only 1 of your 5 tips. Can’t wait to try the others out!
Thanks!!
Another top notch video with excellent information. Most sites keep regurgitating the same info. You always come up with new stuff. I’ve gotten more useful tips from your videos than all the rest combined. Thanks you and keep up the great work!
Thanks 🙂 I have so much stuff I haven’t covered yet, it’ll be a long time before I can really recycle any of it. 🙂
Out of the five metering tips there was only one that I already knew on my own. This is good stuff! Thanks again Steve!
Thanks!!
Steve HUGE Thanks! I find your inofrmation is really easy to understand and put in my “MO”!
Thanks!
Like every time, when Steve makes a video, it is brillant, absolutely. the best in his category!
Thank you 🙂
I Steve, thank’s a lot for those new tips; as usual very clear and very practical informations.
Thanks!!