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<blockquote data-quote="turbobuick86" data-source="post: 158631" data-attributes="member: 13862">Have had the d5100 for about 6 weeks and enjoying it tremendously as it provides stunning pictures. I've moved into mostly full manual &quot;M&quot; mode practice and liking the results thus far. I'm slowly getting more confident in understanding the light meter and how it relates/reacts to shutter and aperture changes.So now I have this YN560II external flash. Is the cameras light meter now useless? The meter never leaves the max underexposed area. I assume with flash, I'm pretty much on my own? Not ready to invest in a real light meter just yet. I am taking practice photos changing the flash strength/direction/distance, apertures, and shutter speeds with good results. Supposed to be taking some important shots next week during the neighbor kids graduation and party after. There will be indoor, outdoor, and night shots. For lenses the 18-55mm kit lens, 35mm 1.8G, 55-300mm G.&nbsp; Any insight or tips always appreciated. It's obviously an important family event and I would like to wow them.....&nbsp; <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="turbobuick86, post: 158631, member: 13862"] Have had the d5100 for about 6 weeks and enjoying it tremendously as it provides stunning pictures. I've moved into mostly full manual "M" mode practice and liking the results thus far. I'm slowly getting more confident in understanding the light meter and how it relates/reacts to shutter and aperture changes. So now I have this YN560II external flash. Is the cameras light meter now useless? The meter never leaves the max underexposed area. I assume with flash, I'm pretty much on my own? Not ready to invest in a real light meter just yet. I am taking practice photos changing the flash strength/direction/distance, apertures, and shutter speeds with good results. Supposed to be taking some important shots next week during the neighbor kids graduation and party after. There will be indoor, outdoor, and night shots. For lenses the 18-55mm kit lens, 35mm 1.8G, 55-300mm G. Any insight or tips always appreciated. It's obviously an important family event and I would like to wow them..... :D [/QUOTE]

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