09 Metering, Exposure Modes, and Histogram

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I’ve been using Nikon cameras since 1980. It seems that with each new camera, there have been improvements in metering and exposure modes. The Nikon D750 is no exception. Within this camera, Nikon has designed metering and exposure to work not only with still images, but also with broadcast-quality video (D-Movies).

Additionally, the D750 has one of the most sensitive autofocus systems made for an HD-DLSR camera, with the ability to autofocus successfully at −3 EV. That’s the equivalent of focusing by moonlight.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how the exposure metering system and modes work. We’ll look ...

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