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What is That?
Day 22 of an Unknown Number
"What is That?"
I'm glad you asked! This is a light meter. Sure, your camera has one inside, but if you are shooting in "MANual" mode, you are not using it. However, with the advent of the LCD screen on the back of your camera, one can receive instant gratification after each exposure, sort of eliminating the need for a manual meter. Thank you, technology. However, assuming it is calibrated, you hold it next to your subject, and in one flash, know you the "correct" f-stop. With that said, it is also easy to "chimp" from behind the camera. Regardless, sometimes I like to look like I know what I'm doing, and I'll bring the old meter out. I used my trusty piece of black Plexiglass as a working surface, and stuck the bare beauty dish above and behind the meter. With a little maneuvering, I was able to center up the meter inside the light's hotspot. That gives the image a shadow around a highlight, around a shadow, around our subject. Light is fun!! Thanks for stopping by!!
#lightmeter #meter #minolta #photography #canon100macro #canon5dmarkIII #beautydish #paulcbuffinc #paulcbuffeinstein #plexiglass #productphotography #dailypost #dailyphotograph
What is That?
Day 22 of an Unknown Number
"What is That?"
I'm glad you asked! This is a light meter. Sure, your camera has one inside, but if you are shooting in "MANual" mode, you are not using it. However, with the advent of the LCD screen on the back of your camera, one can receive instant gratification after each exposure, sort of eliminating the need for a manual meter. Thank you, technology. However, assuming it is calibrated, you hold it next to your subject, and in one flash, know you the "correct" f-stop. With that said, it is also easy to "chimp" from behind the camera. Regardless, sometimes I like to look like I know what I'm doing, and I'll bring the old meter out. I used my trusty piece of black Plexiglass as a working surface, and stuck the bare beauty dish above and behind the meter. With a little maneuvering, I was able to center up the meter inside the light's hotspot. That gives the image a shadow around a highlight, around a shadow, around our subject. Light is fun!! Thanks for stopping by!!
#lightmeter #meter #minolta #photography #canon100macro #canon5dmarkIII #beautydish #paulcbuffinc #paulcbuffeinstein #plexiglass #productphotography #dailypost #dailyphotograph