Photography Exposure and Metering 2

Question 1

Which metering mode measures light from the entire frame and calculates an average exposure?

Accepted Answer

Evaluative/matrix metering

Answer

Evaluative (Canon) or matrix (Nikon) metering analyzes the entire frame and uses algorithms to calculate a balanced exposure.

Question 2

When shooting a subject against a bright window (backlit), which exposure adjustment typically produces the best result?

Accepted Answer

Apply positive exposure compensation

Answer

Positive exposure compensation brightens the subject by overriding the camera's tendency to underexpose when the background is much brighter than the subject.

Question 3

What does the term 'ETTR' (Expose To The Right) mean in digital photography?

Accepted Answer

Intentionally slightly overexpose to maximize shadow detail and reduce noise

Answer

ETTR means exposing so the histogram is pushed toward the right (bright) end without clipping highlights, capturing maximum data and reducing noise in shadows.

Question 4

A photographer uses spot metering on a gray card placed near their subject. What is the purpose of this technique?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the camera exposes for a true 18% gray reference, giving accurate exposure

Answer

A gray card reflects exactly 18% of light, which is the neutral tone cameras are calibrated to expose correctly, giving a reliable exposure baseline.

Question 5

In bright sunlight, the Sunny 16 rule states that the correct exposure at f/16 is approximately:

Accepted Answer

Shutter speed = 1/ISO, ISO 100 → 1/100s

Answer

The Sunny 16 rule: set f/16 and shutter speed to the reciprocal of the ISO (e.g., ISO 100 → 1/100s) for a correct daylight exposure.

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Photography Exposure and Metering 2