A once-daily pill for ulcerative colitis has delivered strong results in a clinical trial, easing symptoms even in patients for whom other treatments had failed and raising hopes for a safer, more effective therapy for a condition that affects millions.
Category: Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: irritable-bowel-disease, Ulcerative colitis, Immunotherapy, clinical trials, Inflammation
The Ride1Up doesn't just look good – it looks sweet. The matte black frame and gum-wall tires hit me right in the kid-feels. It just needs an old milk crate zip-tied to the cargo rack and it'd look perfect.
Tags: ebikes, Reviews, Riding, Pedal-assisted
"Why should sore knees or tired lungs decide what you can explore?" Hypershell poses the rhetorical question as it launches a definitive answer: the all-new X Ultra performance exoskeleton. Designed for bigger adventures, longer distances and heavier loads, the X Ultra is what the performance exoskeleton pioneer calls its best model to date. The new wearable boosts performance with a full 1,000 watts channeled into your natural gait so you can hike, run, climb, scramble, ski and pedal for up to 65 km (40 miles) while cutting fatigue and feeling fresher when you arrive.
Tags: Exoskeleton, Wearable, Outdoors and Camping, Hiking, Backpacking, Mountaineering, Running, Skiing
Kodak has partnered with Reebok, a shoe manufacturer and clothing brand, to launch a line of shoes and apparel featuring its iconic red logo. Both brands enjoyed significant popularity in past decades, but this collaboration aims to engage younger consumers.
According to a Reebok announcement, the collaboration will introduce the "Reebok x Kodak collection," which reimagines classic Reebok shoe styles, including the Classic Nylon and Club C 85, adorned with the distinctive Kodak red logo. The collection will also feature a range of apparel, such as unisex T-shirts, running gear, and pants.
Photo: ReebokThis is far from the first time Kodak has licensed its name for something other than cameras or film. Most recently, the brand was in the news for licensing the name to Kodak Apparel in South Korea. It has also entered into many other brand licensing deals, many of which fell short, resulting in the logo being placed on various low-quality products, as well as the controversial cryptocurrency "KodakCoin," which Kodak distanced itself from before it launched.
Thanks to Generation Z, Kodak is experiencing a resurgence as young photographers increasingly opt for vintage film cameras and lenses over smartphones and digital cameras. In response, Kodak has begun producing more film products, re-establishing its presence in the photography market.
The company is refocusing on its mission to "make photography as convenient as the pencil" by manufacturing iconic film stocks like Ektachrome and various camera models. While pursuing branding deals, Kodak is, perhaps, taking a more discerning approach to protect its rejuvenated reputation. This is where Reebok comes in.
Photo: ReebokIt's not the first time the Kodak logo has been found on shoes, either. Kodak had its own line of shoes for employees in the 1990s as part of a fitness initiative called Kodak Walk. Clara Fort, vice president of global brand licensing at Kodak, stated, "This capsule draws from that heritage and reimagines it for a new audience. As Gen Z rediscovers Kodak film and creates buzz on social media, we’re blending nostalgia with modern style in a way that resonates with today’s consumers."
The new Reebok x Kodak collection will launch on September 30, 2025, through Reebok.com and at select retailers. It would be a nice touch if Kodak included a roll of film with every order as a thank you for supporting the return to analog film photography and for helping restore an iconic company to its original mission of preserving the Kodak moment.
Press release:
Reebok Captures a New Generation of Style with Kodak-Inspired CollectionFootwear and apparel reimagine archival classics with Kodak’s signature colors and vintage-inspired details
(BOSTON) Sept. 22, 2025 – Today, Reebok, the iconic sports culture brand, and Kodak, the legendary American brand, announce their collaboration on a new capsule collection celebrating its creative legacy and the beauty found in imperfection. The Reebok x Kodak collection reimagines key classics such as the Classic Nylon and Club C 85 with a Kodak flair, alongside an apparel line. Available globally on Reebok.com and at select retailers beginning September 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, the collaboration draws from each brand’s historic archive while reinterpreting their influence for a new generation.
For more than a century, Kodak has shaped the way people capture and preserve memories, playing a pivotal role in making photography accessible to the masses. Its bold yellow-and-red color scheme and distinctive logotype are recognized worldwide. Founded by George Eastman, who marketed the first commercial transparent roll film in 1889, Kodak’s innovations enabled Thomas Edison to develop the first motion picture camera. Eastman’s mission to make photography "as convenient as the pencil" revolutionized how people engage with images, and the brand continues to expand that legacy today.
"The resurgence of film is here as Gen Z continues to lean into the ’90s for inspiration and trends," said Carmen Hardaway, director of Reebok Classics and Energy collaborations, "Kodak is being rediscovered by a whole new generation inspired by the endless possibilities of film and print colliding with today’s technologies. Reebok and Kodak share a rich history during this era, where both brands transcended sport and culture."
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"Back in the early ’90s, Kodak ventured into footwear with the ‘Kodak Walk,’ part of its Kodak Recreation Line, made exclusively for Kodak employees," said Clara Fort, vice president of global brand licensing at Kodak. "This capsule draws from that heritage piece and reimagines it for a new audience. As Gen Z rediscovers Kodak film and creates buzz on social media, we’re blending nostalgia with modern style in a way that resonates with today’s consumers."
The Reebok x Kodak collection will be available on September 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET on Reebok.com and at select retailers.
The crowdfunded titanium multitools may indeed be plentiful these days, but a few do still manage to stand out. Such is the case with Clym, which sports a claimed 17 functions including a ratcheting screwdriver, adjustable wrench, pry bar and compass.
Category: Knives and Multitools, Gear, Outdoors
Tags: Kickstarter, Multitools, EDC, Titanium
Bamboo plastic sounds like a compelling eco-friendly material for a variety of applications, but its questionable durability and recyclability leave a lot to be desired.
Tags: Plastic, Bamboo, Biodegradable, Recyclable
Though there are a number of different layouts for computer keyboards – such as QWERTY, AZERTY, DVORAK and so on – most have rows of keys that you push down to generate letters, numbers or symbols. The latest creation from Google Japan dials in something different.
Category: Computers, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: Google, Keyboard, google-japan
If you've ever taken a look at Tamron lenses, you've likely noticed a surprisingly long string of numbers and letters in the product name. Reading "Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD" can feel a bit like trying to decipher a secret code. Plus, when you go to read about the lens, you may discover even more acronyms and terms to figure out. In this article, we'll break down that code and clarify what each of the abbreviations refers to. That way, you can more easily decide what's important to you when shopping for a Tamron lens.
Lens type and compatibilityOutside of the focal length and maximum aperture, the first abbreviations on Tamron lenses refer to the lens type and its compatibility. If you don't see one (or more) of these abbreviations, the lens doesn't offer that feature or specification.
Di, Di II, Di III and Di III-AAfter the focal length and maximum aperture, you'll find a variation of Di, which is an abbreviation for Digitally Integrated Design. Tamron designed its Di lenses for DSLRs (both APS-C and full-frame), and the Di indicates that the lens is not for a film camera.
These days, you'll most often see the Di followed by II, III or III-A, which gives a little more clarity on the specific type of digital lens.
On some DSLR lenses, the very first part of the lens name (even before the focal length) is SP. Tamron hasn't used that designation in its mirrorless lineup, but it stands for Super Performance. It signifies the lens is part of Tamron's high-end professional lens lineup. As a result, it promises better performance and higher optical quality than lenses without that designation, but it also comes at a higher price than the rest.
Stabilization, focusing system and macroNext in the lens name is a string of letters referring to the type of autofocus motors and, when present, stabilization or macro capabilities.
VC As you can see on these switches, some Tamron lenses offer multiple settings for Vibration Correction (VC).When you see VC in a Tamron lens name, it means the lens offers Tamron's Vibration Compensation, its version of optical stabilization. VC is mostly found on the company's telephoto zoom lenses and aims to reduce blur from camera vibrations while using longer shutter speeds.
VXD, RXD, OSD and USDTamron lenses use several different autofocus motors, with an acronym for each. You won't see multiple of these on a single lens, as a lens can only have a single type of autofocus motor.
VXD is one of the more common abbreviations on recent lenses. It stands for Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive. The VXD motor is a linear motor focus mechanism, and it is, at the time of writing, the fastest motor in Tamron's lineup. It allows the lens to quickly, quietly and accurately adjust focus. The VXD is ideal for sports, wildlife or video capture where smooth and quiet autofocus is important.
RXD is another frequent term on Tamron lenses. It stands for Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive, a type of stepping motor. Though not as fast as the VXD autofocus motor, the RXD motor is relatively fast and quiet. It is suitable for photography and video applications that depend on quiet operation but not utmost speed.
The Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD is made for mirrorless APS-C cameras (as the Di III-A tells us) and features a Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) autofocus motor.OSD stands for Optimized Silent Drive, which is also a type of stepping motor. It's less common on new Tamron lenses, and sits below VXD and RXD lenses in terms of autofocus speed and noise.
Older lenses may also feature HLD or PZD acronyms. HLD stands for High/Low Torque-Modulated Drive; it allows users to use manual focus even when in autofocus mode. PZD, which stands for Piezo Electric Drive, is another type of Tamron autofocus motor typically found in its mid-range and travel zoom lenses.
Macro, M1:2 or M1:1 The Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD is a mirrorless lens (Di III) meant for macro applications and features a VXD autofocus motor.Finally, some Tamron lenses, such as the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, feature an "M1:2" or "M1:1" at the end of the lens name. That means the lens offers a 1:2 or 1:1 maximum magnification ratio for macro photography. Other Tamron lenses, such as the one above, only say Macro in the name.
G2 lens generation The Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the second generation of this lens.The last bit of text you'll see on some Tamron lens names refers to the lens generation. If you see G2 at the end of a Tamron lens, that means it is the second generation of that lens. As a result, it likely offers improvements over the original version, including better optical performance, faster and more precise autofocus or improved coatings.
Optical design, build quality and features ZL refers to Zoom Lock, a switch that locks the lens into a specific position.Although not in the lens names, Tamron also uses abbreviations for some of its proprietary technology related to other features on its lenses.
ZL, which stands for Zoom Lock, is a Tamron feature that allows you to lock a zoom lens to prevent unwanted extension of the lens barrel (called zoom creep). It locks the zoom ring at a specific position (typically the shortest focal length), so that when you are wearing the camera on a camera strap or otherwise carrying it pointed down, the lens doesn't extend.
BBAR and BBAR G2 are Tamron's Broad Band Anti Reflection coatings. These coatings aim to reduce ghosting and improve color balance. Tamron also uses an E-BAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) coating to reduce ghosting and flare even more.
FEC is a feature on some older Tamron lenses. It is a dedicated ring positioned at the front of the lens that allows you to easily rotate a filter, such as a circular polarizer, even when a lens hood is attached.
Terms not specific to TamronIn addition to the above abbreviations, there are also plenty of terms associated with lenses that aren't specific to Tamron. Most of these come into play with specific lens elements, such as XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), but that's for another post.
This recently completed tiny house turns traditional small living on its head – literally – with an upside-down layout that places a bedroom downstairs and a living area above. Despite its compact footprint, the space-saving design makes room for a small family and even a dedicated hobby area.
Category: Tiny Houses, Outdoors
Tags: Building and Construction, Baluchon, Tiny Footprint, Micro-House, House, Home
For the first time, scientists have detailed how a deadly brain cancer has a unique path of progression, aggressively eating away at the skull itself – and how drugs to impede this end up making it worse.
Category: Cancer, Illnesses and conditions, Body and Mind
Tags: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Brain cancer, Brain, Cancer, Tumor, T-cells, bone marrow
Not all scar moisturizers are created equal. A new study shows that some of the cheapest, most basic creams outperform expensive, heavily marketed products, with one budget option topping the list for moisture retention and barrier repair.
Category: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and Mind
Tags: Skin, Health care, Scarring, Burns, University of Adelaide
Tamron has announced that it's bringing its 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 zoom lens to Nikon's Z mount, after releasing it for Sony E mount in late 2023. We loved it on that system thanks to its great performance and much smaller and lighter form-factor compared to a traditional 70-200mm F2.8, so it's great to see it coming to this system. It's also a big deal for Nikon users, who haven't always had the greatest access to third-party lenses.
Like the E-mount version, the lens uses a 20-element, 15-group design with one extra low dispersion lens, three low dispersion elements, two glass molded aspherical elements and a hybrid aspherical element. It has a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m (11.8"), and can take 67mm filters, the same as its 16-30mm F/2.8 G2 and 28-75mm F/2.8.
It weighs 865g (30.5oz), which makes it substantially lighter than Nikon's 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, which weighs 1360g (48oz). Giving up the extra 20mm also nets you a substantially smaller lens; the Tamron is 83mm wide and 158.7mm (6.2") long, versus the 88.5mm diameter and 220mm (8.7") Nikon.
It's also substantially cheaper than the Nikon, at an MSRP of $1149 (around $50 more than the Sony version currently retails for). Given that Nikon still seems to keep relatively tight control over what lenses third parties can release for Z-mount, it's nice to see that Tamron is getting to make such a compelling option for the system.
Buy at B&HPress release:
TAMRON Announces the Class-Leading Compact and Lightweight Telephoto Zoom 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 with Vibration Compensation for the “Nikon Z mount system”October 7, 2025, Commack, NY – TAMRON announces the launch of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for “Nikon Z mount system” full-frame mirrorless cameras on October 23, 2025. The lens will retail for $1,149 USD / $1,549 CAD.
With this announcement of the Nikon Z mount, TAMRON expands the availability of the highly acclaimed 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2, previously announced in 2023 for Sony E-mount. Additionally, the TAMRON Trinity is now complete for Nikon Z camera users:
The 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 is a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens that combines TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism with a class-leading compact size and weight design offering both outstanding portability and greater stability across a wide variety of scenes. It delivers uncompromising image quality throughout the entire zoom range. At the wide end, the lens achieves an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of just 11.8” (0.3m), allowing for close-up compositions that allow expressive imagery unique to this lens. For autofocus, the lens features TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism that delivers excellent quietness and responsiveness for high-speed, high-precision auto-focusing whether shooting stills or video. Additionally, the lens supports the TAMRON Lens Utility™, software that can be used to customize functions based on various shooting styles for still photography and video. The lens is designed with a focus on operability and scratch resistance. This well-balanced lens combines portability, high imaging quality, and excellent usability.
Product features
1. Among full-frame compatible fast-aperture F2.8 telephoto zoom lenses equipped with Vibration Compensation (As of October 2025: TAMRON)
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
Portable power stations keep getting smarter, smaller, and more practical – and Bluetti’s new Elite 100 V2 is no exception. Essentially an updated version of the 1,800-W AC180 unit we road tested a couple of years back, the Elite 100 V2 packs a similar power punch into a dramatically smaller, lighter body. That makes it a very appealing option for car campers, off-grid tinkerers, and anyone looking to squeeze on-the-go power into a compact footprint.
Category: Outdoors
Tags: Reviews, Power, Electricity, Portable, Camping
More an ancient tool than a groundbreaking gadget, the fire piston relies on basic chemistry to ignite a campfire with the simple pump of a hand. The new Aviator's Ember from Aerohart applies aerospace-grade materials to the age-old design, providing powerful, weather-ready fire-starting performance that carries lightly in a pack or pocket. Like an actual engine piston, it compresses air to initiate fast, furious combustion.
Tags: Engine Technologies, Fire, Survival, Kickstarter, Outdoors and Camping, Camping, Backpacking
Affinity, a platform of creative apps developed by UK-based Serif, is mixing things up ahead of "big changes" coming on October 30. The website no longer offers a way to purchase its software, and the company's iPad apps are now free.
A message on the Affinity homepage says "Creative Freedom Is Coming" and invites users to sign up to "be the first to know" about changes coming on October 30. After entering an email address, an automated email says, "This isn’t just another update. It’s the beginning of something new. A shift in how creative freedom is defined."
A screenshot of the Affinity website.The company also posted a similar message to X, formerly Twitter, which has drawn more than 200 replies at the time of writing. In its responses to users, Affinity shared that there will be a keynote with more details. Additionally, it added some important information for current users: "We’re making space for what’s next. This short pause lets us transition cleanly without confusion between versions. Existing customers keep full access to their apps. This only affects new purchases and trials."
We’re making space for what’s next. This short pause lets us transition cleanly without confusion between versions. Existing customers keep full access to their apps. This only affects new purchases and trials.
— Affinity (@Affinity) October 1, 2025The website no longer offers a way to purchase the desktop versions of Affinity Photo, Designer or Publisher, and the programs have also been pulled from third-party marketplaces, such as the Apple Mac App Store. That's a very unusual move for a company even before a major update. Even more confusing, the iPad apps are still available in the App Store and are listed for free. They used to be $18.49 apiece.
Another layer of concern is that, as of October 6, the website's forums were moved to read-only mode. A post explains that the forum will remain searchable, but a support form is the best way to reach the team now, and Discord is the new community space.
Canva purchased Affinity in March of 2024, and this shift suggests that we may finally be figuring out what Canva's plans for the company's products are. Affinity Photo and its other apps have been the go-to perpetual license option for photographers who want to avoid Adobe's subscription fees. That is not true of Canva, though, which operates on a subscription model.
At the time of writing, no additional information was available. Affinity said on X that it will be teasing information on its social media accounts as October 30 gets closer, so for now, we wait and watch to see what these changes entail.
Although GoPro's Hero actioncams have featured digital image stabilization for quite some time, the company hasn't recently offered motorized gimbals … but now it's doing so again. The new Fluid Pro AI 3-axis gimbal not only tracks subjects, it also packs a light and doubles as a power bank.
Category: Photography, Consumer Tech, Technology
Tags: GoPro, Gimbals, Stabilizer
Functioning a little like oversized Lego, the versatility of shipping containers ensures that architects never run out of ideas for using them as building blocks. This example, designed by Atelier-r, is a case in point and uses a pair of the metal boxes to form an eye-catching observation tower.
Category: Architecture, Technology
Tags: Building and Construction, shipping containers, Recycled
Not-so-fun fact: our oceans hold 150 times more carbon dioxide than the Earth's atmosphere. Adding to that causes ocean acidification, which can disrupt marine food chains and reduce biodiversity.
Category: Environment, Science
Tags: Ocean, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon capture, Plastic, Chinese Academy of Sciences
It has been a long road for Buell, having first teased its Super Cruiser in February 2023. Rumors have been rife for quite some time now, but finally, the company has confirmed that production has started for its muscle cruiser.
Category: Motorcycles, Transport
Tags: Buell, Cruisers, Superbike, EBR (Erik Buell Racing)
Dialing in your aperture, shutter speed and ISO doesn't have to be a game of guesswork when using manual mode. If you're consistently getting overly dark or light photos, you may just need to learn how to use your light meter. Luckily, almost every digital camera features a built-in meter that measures the light in a scene, making it easier to get your settings right. It's an integral tool for consistently achieving well-exposed images without lots of trial and error.
What is the light meter?Your camera's light meter simply measures the available light in a scene. Then, when in manual mode (M), the camera displays the impact on exposure (which you can read about here) on a scale or with positive or negative numbers that you can see through the viewfinder and on the rear screen. The scale tells you whether the camera thinks you need more or less light to have a well-exposed photo.
If you're using P, A or S modes, the camera sets the exposure and ISO based on this light reading and keeps the light meter scale at zero. As a result, you don't need to worry about the light meter in those modes.
How to use the light meter On this camera, the light meter is a vertical scale on the right side of the display, highlighted with a red box for the purpose of clarity. The positive numbers (overexposure) on top, and negative numbers (underexposure) on the bottom.It's important to note that each camera manufacturer formats the light meter slightly differently, and many offer different views based on how you have your display set up. As a result, it's important to look carefully or even check your manual. On some cameras, the scale is vertical; on others, it is horizontal. Some don't show a scale at all in certain display modes and instead only use numerical values.
No matter how the light meter is formatted, it will have negative and positive values. Negative numbers represent an image that is too dark (underexposed), and positive numbers represent a too-light (overexposed) photograph. The middle of the scale is zero, which signifies what the camera thinks is a properly exposed photo.
The numbers refer to stops, which are applicable for aperture, shutter speed and ISO.The numbers refer to stops, which are applicable for aperture, shutter speed and ISO. A full stop is a way of saying half or twice the amount of light, but your camera also lets you change by one-third (or sometimes half) stop steps. That's why you'll see smaller marks in between big ones on the scale (or, for example, -1.7 instead of just -1.0). If you want to change a setting by a full stop, it takes three clicks of your dial.
When your camera measures the amount of light, it displays the exposure level based on your current settings. Some cameras use a white rectangle or triangle under the light meter to display where your exposure falls on the scale. Others will show a line of boxes extending from the center to the current exposure level.
This image is two full stops underexposed, as you can see by the small white box next to the second large tick mark on the light meter.If you see the marking at a negative number, it means your photograph is darker than the camera calculates as correct. Changing to a slower shutter speed, a wider aperture or, when necessary, a higher ISO will lighten the image. If the marking is all the way at the edge of the scale, you'll need to make a larger adjustment of one (or a combination) of those settings until you get the light meter to reflect zero (or near it). If it's already close to zero, a click or two on your dial should get you in the right spot. For example, if the light meter says -1.0, you can change your shutter speed or aperture by one full stop (three clicks of the dial) to balance exposure.
This image is three stops overexposed, as you can see by the small white square at the top of the scale.If you see the marking at a positive number, it means your photograph is lighter than the camera thinks is correct. Lowering the ISO or reducing exposure with a fast shutter speed or smaller aperture will darken the image. Again, keep changing one (or a combination) of those settings until the light meter is at zero. For example, if your light meter says +2.0, it means you are two stops overexposed and reducing your ISO by two full stops (so six clicks of a dial) will get the light meter to zero.
Why does the light meter matter? Sony cameras can also display the full light meter scale, which you can see highlighted in this screenshot with the red box.Digital photography certainly makes it easy (and affordable) to use trial and error to dial in exposure. However, that process takes time, and many types of photography don't give you a second chance to take the photo. Knowing how to read your light meter can help you get your ideal exposure faster so you don't miss the critical moment.
Additionally, while modern cameras offer quite impressive dynamic range (the difference between the darkest areas of a photo and the lightest), giving you a degree of processing leeway, there is still a limit. If you overexpose a photo too much, you may end up with blown-out highlights, meaning a solid white area with no texture or detail. On the other hand, if your photo is too underexposed, you may notice noise when trying to brighten the image while editing, provided you're even able to bring the detail back.
Getting your exposure closer to correct in-camera will help you preserve critical details.Getting your exposure closer to correct in-camera will help you preserve critical details and can maximise image quality. It will also make your photographs easier to share as-is if you don't edit them, and faster to edit if you do.
It's also worth mentioning that most mirrorless cameras provide an exposure preview in the electronic viewfinder or on the rear display. That preview will show you a live view of what your photograph will look like as you change aperture, shutter speed or ISO. Screens can help give you an idea of your photograph's exposure, but they aren't very reliable for precise information. They can be hard to see in bright sun, and changing the display's brightness can drastically change your photo's appearance. That's why the light meter (and the histogram) is so important.
Don't forget to use your judgment (and histogram) A histogram (the chart in the top right of this screenshot) used in combination with the light meter can help prevent overly under- or overexposed images.While your light meter is a useful tool, it's not the end-all, be-all. After all, your camera doesn't know what you are taking photos of or what type of look you are after, so you still need to use your judgment and other tools at your disposal. That includes using different metering modes and the histogram.
Ultimately, as the photographer, you need to decide what level of exposure is best for what you're trying to convey.Even with different metering modes, there are times when you need to use the light meter as a rough guide but not a silver bullet. Tricky lighting conditions, such as high-contrast scenes, can throw off your meter, and you will need to decide whether to prioritize highlights or shadows in your exposure. Additionally, there may be times you want to purposefully keep the image darker or lighter to reflect an experience, such as photographing in low light. Ultimately, as the photographer, you need to decide what level of exposure is best for a given scene, what you're trying to convey and your style.
