metering...i still dont fully get it

[puyjapin]

thanks but i still dont really get it, perhaps i will pop over to the USA so one of ya can show me!! unless anyoe would be able to do some live help on msn or something for me....if that might help? thanks

 

[potownrob]

The manual that comes with the D40 has a lot of good information in it too.

 

[ann]

some folks like to use green grass to meter, as it is a middle gray value, that may be what your thinking. Also, a clear blue sky. Both middle gray values.
Meters, are made to give a middle gray value.