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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 540136" data-attributes="member: 9240"><p>A graduated filter (I'm assuming you're talking ND) will effectively apply exposure compensation to part of the image (i.e. the sky).  Nomrally this is done because the sky would otherwise blow out the image if you meter for what's below.  In general, if you were to use matrix metering when using this filter you should get a well exposed image since it evaluates the entire frame.  But if you're concerned with making sure that a certain part of the frame is well exposed then use spot metering for that area and hope for the best, adjusting the graduated filter value as needed (if possible).</p></blockquote><p></p>