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dude. #2 and #4 are overexposed on the top. and the last one is underexposed, loss of details.

try changing your focus point or metering mode. did ya get that camera finally? # posted by  Anonymous : 5:10 PM  

Hi Da:

Thats just the sort of feedback I need. I have been having problems with metering.

I am still using my point and shoot digi-cam. Its metering is not very good.

I usually opt for what it calls spot metering (though I suspect the spot area is too large). It has got a couple of other modes of metering (evaluation and centered) but I am not usually able to exactly control the metering in these modes. Another problem is that this camera has only one point of focus.

I am still trying to get to grips with it.

Would love to meet up with you and learn a bit more. # posted by  nmk : 7:47 PM  

Gosh, I'm so envious. Once I visit Rome, I can die in peace. Cannot wait to visit all these places myself sometime soon *fingers crossed* =) # posted by  sherene : 11:59 PM  

Spot metering is generally not advisable for landscapes or architectural shots... Try the Evaluative metering. Centerweighted is the last on the list... worst of all. Spot uses something like 8% of area around the focus, which in case of landscapes is too small.

A very good read on the subject is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson. Sure, when you are back in SG. :) Or would you mind sponsoring me a trip to Europe. Onsite classes if airfare is paid for... :-D

@Sherene: yo, where are you? not to be seen around NUS too... :) # posted by  Anonymous : 11:15 PM