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03/09/2005 12:10:35 AM · #1 |
| I am curious to know how many people on here use a handheld light meter? I just purchased one and find it somewhat tricky to figure out. Was wondering if it is worth keeping it or weather i should send it back where it came from. |
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03/09/2005 12:14:05 AM · #2 |
| Light meters are great for metering flash exposures. |
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03/09/2005 12:17:55 AM · #3 |
I just ordered the sekonic 308 bII for ambiant light readings and when i plug in apetures and shutter speeds that it spits out the are either way underexposed or way over.
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03/09/2005 12:21:02 AM · #4 |
| When metering for ambient light, the meter needs to be placed in the scene and pointed back towards the camera to take the reading. Make sure your ISO settings on the meter match the camera settings as well. |
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03/09/2005 12:24:43 AM · #5 |
| Thanks...might need to know that. Will try that and return with the results. |
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03/09/2005 12:33:56 AM · #6 |
| Hand Held meters are great if you have a good one. I have used one for years. Can't beat them for studio flash photography and they are fantastic for taking a reading of the light falling on the scene, not being reflected, as different colors reflect differently and can confuse the meter in your camera. |
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03/09/2005 12:36:24 AM · #7 |
I have a Minolta light meter. Use it constantly in the studio, as there I shoot everything in manual mode due to using studio strobes.
I have yet to use it outside of the studio though, and probably am unlikely to.
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