Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Incident Metering - resources needed
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:02:59 -0700
References: <1242751855-3354126@eco-tec.com>

William Gower wrote:
><Snip> . Now, armed with a meterless Leica, I am, as they say in
> Pennsylvania Dutch country - "Euchred".
> 
> My theory: Learning hand-held metering is analogous to learning Chinese -
> it's best to totally immerse oneself.
> 
> ....or as they say at summer camp - "sink or swim".
> 
> I've had the opportunity to observe 3 photographers lately using incident
> metering at 3 weddings this summer (all three using 2-1/4 cameras w/WL
><Snip> 
> William

Actually incident light readings are a no brainer compared to reflective where
you have to know the reflectance of what you are reading or have the judgement
to determine them.

It confirms it in my "Instructions for Use, Luna-Pro digital":
"points from the subject towards the camera to measure the incident light. This
guarantees a precise exposure in conformity with the correct tonal values of the
subject. This is particularly important with inherently bright or dark subjects.
Even in difficult exposure situations for instance with contrasty subjects,
incident light measurement with the diffuser results in far more accurate
exposures to satisfy the most discerning professional requirements."

Not sure i go along with all of that.
But it's always to know how much light you've got.
Despite the real issue being how much light is your subject reflecting.
Just like my pappy used to tell me:
Rich or poor it's nice to have money.

Mark W. Rabiner
:)

Replies: Reply from "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com> (Re: [Leica] Incident Metering - resources needed)
In reply to: Message from "William Gower" <wgower@eco-tec.com> ([Leica] Incident Metering - resources needed)