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[OM] Re: Incident vs reflected, was olympus Digest V3 #236

Subject: [OM] Re: Incident vs reflected, was olympus Digest V3 #236
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2006 22:46:28 -0400
I think I like my own method better.  Measure each light directly and 
individually so you can easily set the ratios or differentials between 
them.  Then just point at the camera and measure the bunch for the 
actual exposure.

Chuck Norcutt


Moose wrote:

> 
> Key-light method
> In some cases is is desirable to measure incident light by pinting the 
> meter with the incident-light attachment in place toward the "key" or 
> main light source instead of toward the camera.
> 
> Hold the meter as close to the subject a possible or in a place where 
> the light is the same. Aim toward the key light source and increase the 
> indicated exposure by one f-stop.."
>  
> The "Usual Method" instructions are accompanied by an illustration which 
> is a photo with line drawings of a camera (folder with bellows, wire 
> frame finder!) and the meter. The "Key-light Method" illustration shows 
> a portrait setup with a single light on a stand, above and to the side 
> of the camera. The next page shows how to measure the lighting ration 
> between main and fill light.


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