In a galaxy long ago and far away, I learned the best incident light meter if
you don't have anything else is your hand. Point camera at palm. Take reading.
Add one stop. Expose.
(I think I recall that it's add. Maybe it's subtract. <g>)
--Bob
www,bobwhitmire.com
"Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in
establishing tonal relationships!"
Ansel Adams
On Sep 7, 2011, at 5:35 PM, Chris Trask wrote:
> All of which indicates that a hand-held light/exposure meter is probably
> a good choice, rather than trying to remedy the in-camera metering
> difficulties.
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