boat in the lake.

Canon 60D
Manual Exposure.
Shutter Speed. 1/30
Apperture: 4.5
ISO: 400
Metering. Spot Metering.

Hi Guys,
I have just started the photography with DSLR camera and i am an ameture. i am alway get confused by the exposure thing, picture which i see in the camera view finder seems ok but on my laptop either they are over or under exposed.
i also fee myself confortable with manual setting.
i need guidance from you guys, to continue my hobby. i will really appriciate your advice and help. i didn't do any post production on this photo.
regards.

Brand:	Canon
Camera:	Canon EOS 60D
Lens:	18.0 - 135.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28.3 - 212.3 mm)
Recording media:	RAW (digital)
Date Taken:	26 May 2012 - 9:44 PM
Focal Length:	33mm
Aperture:	f/4.5
Shutter Speed:	1/30sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	400
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Spot
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
White Balance:	Daylight

Title:	boat in the lake.
Username:	cimran
Uploaded:	4 Dec 2012 - 4:41 PM
Tags:	Boat art, Landscape / travel
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