Possibly a dumb question about EV & AWB

[groovesection]

I had a read of the PDF manual.


Partial is like spot metering but it uses 10% (taken from the centre)

[William W]

Have you done that test yet - if so what did you find?

WW

[AB26]

Hi Anton,

The only dumb question is the one never asked!!!

I am going to take a wild shot in the dark here. I presume you have no idea what dynamic range means.
Study the tutorial on dynamic range here in CiC.

Set your camera to full Auto, find a scene with dark shadows and bright sky, point your camera at the bright sky and half press the shutter button, aim at the darkest area in the picture and fully depress the shutter button. Next aim at the darkest area in the scene and half press the shutter button, with the button half pressed aim at the lightest area in the scene and fully depress the shutter button. Now compare the two shots - one should be over exposed and the other under exposed.

Now find an area in the scene that is mid range between the darkest area and lightest area. Point your camera towards that and half press the shutter button, now aim at your subject and fully depress the button. See if the exposure looks better.

You need to evaluate the light in every scene. It is not always possible to get the correct exposure without using additional light sources, like flash. Do not rush into shooting in different modes, like M, before you are not fully acquainted with the limitations of your camera.

Practice, practice and practice. Post images and ask questions.

Good luck and happy shooting.