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Photographing scenes with no midtones

Photographing scenes with no midtone regions is tricker than usual as it is prone to incorrect exposure. By the way, midtone is defined as the region of the scene that displays average tonal values.
A scene with no midtone will have extreme light and dark areas. Under such a condition, direct meter reading will either lead […]

Using Spot metering on a digital compact camera

Spot metering is a very useful function. It allows the user to decide which part of the scene within the frame should be correctly exposed. This can significantly enhanced the quality and clarity of an image. Not all digital cameras have this feature, though.
The photo below was taken using a Sony Cybershot S700. The spot […]