Timeline for Difference between an average "grey" using AV and Manual Modes on Canon 5D Mark II
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| Feb 5, 2016 at 19:25 | comment | added | Caleb | The histogram really is the best tool for judging exposure levels -- even indoors, you can't really tell. Another useful feature along the same lines is the highlight alert that causes any blown out areas to blink. | |
| Feb 3, 2016 at 18:57 | comment | added | Pat McMullen | The real reason for the question is because my exposures vary so much because the LCD outdoors is hard to judge well, even though i always end up with no highlights being blown in final shots, but i prefer to never get my photos TOO dark if i can help it. I'm discovering using the histogram in Live View to see where i can get the exposures a bright as possible without blowing the highlights, which is the best possible exposure...i won't have to depend on visually looking at the image itself as much. | |
| Feb 3, 2016 at 18:28 | comment | added | Caleb | @PatMcMullen Your results will vary depending on the metering mode and scene, but in general it's not surprising that the meter changes when you move the camera because the scene changes. If you're using spot metering, for example, a slight movement could easily change the light reaching the meter's central spot. | |
| Feb 3, 2016 at 18:22 | comment | added | Pat McMullen | Using manual, even the slightest movement of the camera causes the meter to fluctuate (even using evaluative). | |
| Feb 3, 2016 at 17:04 | history | edited | Caleb | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Feb 3, 2016 at 16:48 | history | answered | Caleb | CC BY-SA 3.0 |