metering through the camera

I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose and
shoot?

Jimmy

"Jimmy Smith" wrote in message
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I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose
and
shoot?

Jimmy


Most cameras have an exposure lock button. The main question is what object
should we point at for exposure metering?

"Jimmy Smith" wrote in message
...
I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose
and
shoot?

Jimmy


Most cameras have an exposure lock button. The main question is what object
should we point at for exposure metering?

Jimmy Smith wrote:

I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose and
shoot?


Check your manual.

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Jimmy Smith wrote:

I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose and
shoot?


Check your manual.

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Destroy your safe and happy lives
Before it is too late
The battles we fought were long and hard
Just not to be consumed by rock'n'roll

"Jimmy Smith" writes:

I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose and
shoot?

Depends on your camera, and on my camera it also depends on custom
settings. Sometimes holding the shutter half-down to pre-focus *also*
locks exposure. Sometimes it's a separate button.

Mostly I do it by manual control, myself.
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It would help to know the camera, but if you have a manual mode or an
exposure lock button it is quite simple.

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"Jimmy Smith" wrote in message
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I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose
and
shoot?

Jimmy

It would help to know the camera, but if you have a manual mode or an
exposure lock button it is quite simple.

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The Improved Links Pages are at
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A sample chapter from my novel "Haight-Ashbury" is at
http://www.chapelhillnoir.com/writ/hait/hatitl.html
"Jimmy Smith" wrote in message
...
I understand how to focus on an object then hold the button down, compose
shot and take it. But, how do I meter through the camera then recompose
and
shoot?

Jimmy