3. The Exposure Zone
Exposure Modes and Metering
The 5D Mark III’s exposure modes offer more than the ability to achieve a well-exposed photograph—they also provide a starting point for creativity. The camera offers some sophisticated technology beneath its shell, making it very tempting to rely on its automatic features (such as Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Program mode) for the majority of your shots. However, if you’ve invested in the 5D Mark III, I assume that you want something more than a glorified, expensive point-and-shoot.
Fully automatic exposure modes certainly have their place, but I encourage you to explore and experiment with ...
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