Comments on: Using a Lightmeter and “Placing” the Photographic Exposure

By: Emeraldplanet

Emeraldplanet — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:36:45 +0000

Thanks again!

By: wizwow

wizwow — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:05:06 +0000

For in camera metering, I use spot most of the time. This allows me to use the camera as I would a “Spot Meter”. Taking the readings from the places within the scene, I can quickly determine where the ‘Zones’ are and also determine where I want to “place” the exposure. I have used “Center Weighted” only as an option when the scene is rather flat and I am using the camera in some sort of “auto mode” as a sketching tool or snaps of the kids.

By: Emeraldplanet

Emeraldplanet — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:55:25 +0000

I could’t be agree more as this article is superb! Few things I want to ask: Is it better to use “spot metering” in stead of “center-weight” when measuring the reflected light from the subject? Will it give more accuracy on metering? Thanks!

By: Simeon

Simeon — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:45:28 +0000

Don, thanks for another great article. I’d used a meter a little in college, but was never actually taught how to use it! Your article has really ironed out the theory and encouraged me to invest in my own meter.

Any thoughts of running a workshop in the UK?! If you do, then I’m there. Cheers.

By: Dermot

Dermot — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:21:54 +0000

Wonderful article, thanks. However, 1 more concept I hear thrown around I do not understand. Isn’t there 1 more reading on most modern meters? What do photographers mean when they talk about the “% of ambient light” reading on their meter? I don’t get it.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:44:09 +0000

Hey Don! Great article. I need to pull out the Sekonic that I’ve had with me at every shoot but neglected. Now I think it will be a great tool in my arsenal! It’s great to see shots so close to home, looks like you’ve even been out here to Maricopa. I may have to come by and visit you when you are in town!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:56:27 +0000

Well done, great explanations, and truly helpful!!
Thank you!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:52:54 +0000

Great article ! You mentioned you might consider Raleigh…… well, i’m IN Raleigh and I can tell you that you’d have a packed house here! Please come!

By: Sheri Johnson

Sheri Johnson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:14:23 +0000

I am SO glad I found this website, very good stuff here…. already bookmarked. Thank you!

By: cliff

cliff — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:05:03 +0000

Great article. Loving the blog, excellent info! Thanks so much!!