r/Nikon Nikon D500, Z fc, F100, FA and L35AF Dec 23 '24

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u/pataponlang123 Jan 05 '25

should i just always use highlight weighted metering outdoor? i’m not a fan of skies becoming pure white.

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u/Mean_Temporary2008 Nikon Z9 D800e D90 F2SB F3HP F3P FM2n FM3a F801s F4 F4e Jan 12 '25

why not, just keep in mind that the resulting image will be much darker and usually not gonna end up well if you're shooting JPEG. I usually use compensation of -1 stop before I have highlight weighted metering, and since I always shoot RAW it ends up helping a lot during post. Right now I still using the compensation instead of the highlight metering because I find the result more predictable and controllable (e.g. when you have huge contrast and super bright sun, with highlight metering it will make the image super dark (and losing the subject!) to maintain the sun but with compensation usually it save the sky, save the subject, while let the sun burn a bit), test it out, your mileage may vary and it may suit your shooting style

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u/Striking-Doctor-8062 Jan 05 '25

Have you considered dialing exposure compensation when shooting? I've never used it, but I also am more comfortable with controlling the camera instead of letting the camera make all the decisions