Most film cameras have built-in meters which are usually very easy to use and very accurate if used correctly. Metering in camera is the most common way to meter. Instead, try metering for either the mid-tones or the shadows. To avoid underexposing your film, avoid metering for the highlights which are the brightest part of the image. Underexposing your photo will result in more grain, flat tones, and a lack of shadow detail. In fact, it’s best to err on the side of overexposure–especially when shooting with color negative film and B&W film, which both have very good exposure latitude. In general, you do not want to underexpose film. Since there are so many ways to get a good exposure, we’re going over some of the more common ways to meter in this post. There are many types of meters and metering techniques, like in-camera metering, spot metering, incident metering, the sunny 16 rule, and even smartphone metering apps. A properly exposed photo will yield the best results–but what is good exposure and how do you get it? It all depends on the film you’re shooting, the light you’re shooting in, and the look you want. Metering is one of the most important aspects of film photography.
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