This week is the second episode in a four-part series about metering. In this episode, Mark will explain exposure compensation. He will also demonstrate this and show us how to use it correctly.

Gear used in this video

• Canon EOS-5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera Body
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood
• Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera Body
• Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
• Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Legs
• Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate
• Manfrotto w/ 3-way Pan/Tilt Head

In the first of several episodes on metering, Mark Wallace talks about ETTL metering and different metering modes.

Gear used in this video

• Sekonic L-358 Flash Master, Weatherproof Digital Incident & Reflected Flash and Ambient Light Meter

In this episode Mark explains what stops are and how they are used to adjust exposure settings on your camera.

Gear used in this video

• Nikon D3S Digital SLR Camera Body
• Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
• Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Legs
• Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate

In this episode Mark talks about using a fast shutter speed to freeze motion. This is a great technique that can be used to capture sports or even kids on the move!

Gear used in this video

• Arri Tungsten Fresnel Lighting Kit
• Canon EOS-1D MARK-IV Digital SLR Camera
• Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood
• Nikon D3X Digital SLR Camera Body
• Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens

In this episode Mark talks about the basics of exposure. Learn how the Aperture, Shutter and ISO work together to control how an image is exposed.

In this episode Mark explains why f/2.8 is a large aperture opening and f/22 is a small aperture opening. Mark also discusses the meanings of the numbers on many lenses.

In this episode Mark Wallace discusses how different sources of light affect the colors of your photographs. Mark explains color temperature and white balance, and demonstrates how you can get the most accurate color in your images.

Gear used in this video

• Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF AF Telephoto Nikkor Lens with Hood
• Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II Digital SLR Camera Kit
• Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM AutoFocus Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom Lens with Case & Hood
• Nikon D90 12.3 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera Body with DX Format CMOS Sensor
• Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S Auto Focus Nikkor Lens
• Datacolor Spyder 3 Studio SR – Complete Color Management System
• X-Rite Digital ColorChecker Passport, Exposure & White Balance System
• ExpoImaging ExpoDisc 77mm Digital White Balance Solution Filter for Digital Still & Video Cameras