Tips for Metering WITHOUT a Light Meter

Upon popular request, I've put together 6 tips for developing your ability to read light and make exposures without a light meter. Check out the written reference on my blog at https://www.exaframe.com/blog/metering

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►CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Embrace fear
01:04 - Sunny-16
01:57 - Get a base
02:34 - Meter first
03:02 - Always be Metering
03:40 - Practice
04:08 - Conclusion

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