Need help on how to use Lightmeter
May 20, 2013 00:16:36 #
I found this at Goodwill. I was told it is a light meter. Never used one before and of course this did not come with a manual. Any help on how to work this thing is much appreciated. It says Gossen Pilot 2 on its outer clam shell. The gauge by the yellow pointer moves around when I'm moving, and the white knob on the side slides sideways opening the front/top of the meter. I took some photos hoping this would help. I only got this for 1.99, so not a big loss if this does not work.
clam shell cover, has a cord that can go around the neck
white knob on the side opens the covering to the front
The front. The white knob on other side opens the cover to this side.
May 20, 2013 00:51:52 #
Google?
First hit:
http://mypage.siu.edu/eo11/Gossen.pdf
If it works it's a steal!
It won't measure flash, just ambient light.
Just substitute ISO for ASA.
How to use a hand-held light meter.
http://www.exposureguide.com/light-meters.htm
First hit:
http://mypage.siu.edu/eo11/Gossen.pdf
If it works it's a steal!
It won't measure flash, just ambient light.
Just substitute ISO for ASA.
How to use a hand-held light meter.
http://www.exposureguide.com/light-meters.htm
May 20, 2013 01:13:44 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Google?
First hit:
http://mypage.siu.edu/eo11/Gossen.pdf
If it works it's a steal!
It won't measure flash, just ambient light.
Just substitute ISO for ASA.
How to use a hand-held light meter.
http://www.exposureguide.com/light-meters.htm
First hit:
http://mypage.siu.edu/eo11/Gossen.pdf
If it works it's a steal!
It won't measure flash, just ambient light.
Just substitute ISO for ASA.
How to use a hand-held light meter.
http://www.exposureguide.com/light-meters.htm
Thanks GoofyNewfie. I just got this today. Didn't have the time to look it up yet online. But with your help, you just gave me a headstart. Thank you.
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May 20, 2013 02:32:29 #
Set your ASA- (ISO) With the white diffuser over the metering cell for an incident reading. (Read the other link) Match the pointer with the needle and it will give you a range of shutter & f/stop combinations you can use. With the metering cell uncovered, it will measure reflected light.
It looks like a Selenium meter, which doesn't use batteries.
It looks like a Selenium meter, which doesn't use batteries.
May 20, 2013 02:46:19 #
May 20, 2013 03:40:37 #
May 20, 2013 20:17:43 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Set your ASA- (ISO) With the white diffuser over the metering cell for an incident reading. (Read the other link) Match the pointer with the needle and it will give you a range of shutter & f/stop combinations you can use. With the metering cell uncovered, it will measure reflected light.
It looks like a Selenium meter, which doesn't use batteries.
It looks like a Selenium meter, which doesn't use batteries.
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May 20, 2013 20:18:45 #
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May 20, 2013 20:19:48 #
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May 21, 2013 07:17:46 #
If anyone wants a free light meter to use on android cellphone just type lightmeter in the playstore searchbox.... there are loads of them
Kev
Kev
May 21, 2013 08:29:05 #
My advice: throw the meter away. Your camera has a better system already built in. Learn to use it and adjust your exposures with the histogram.
I used such light meters for forty years evolving into the current DSLR approach. There is a good reason why this happened. Do not try to turn the clock back.
I used such light meters for forty years evolving into the current DSLR approach. There is a good reason why this happened. Do not try to turn the clock back.
May 21, 2013 09:39:47 #
shopnascar
Loc: San Luis Obispo, CA
Yes, there is a good reason; laziness or ignorance.
Only those "turn back the clock" pros still need them.
Really though, there are still many good reasons for a lightmeter. If you elect not to use them, fine. But lightmeters serve an important function. I use mine regularly to dial in my exposures when light or dark predominates my frame.
IMHO anyway.
Only those "turn back the clock" pros still need them.
Really though, there are still many good reasons for a lightmeter. If you elect not to use them, fine. But lightmeters serve an important function. I use mine regularly to dial in my exposures when light or dark predominates my frame.
IMHO anyway.
abc1234 wrote:
My advice: throw the meter away. Your camera has a better system already built in. Learn to use it and adjust your exposures with the histogram.
I used such light meters for forty years evolving into the current DSLR approach. There is a good reason why this happened. Do not try to turn the clock back.
I used such light meters for forty years evolving into the current DSLR approach. There is a good reason why this happened. Do not try to turn the clock back.
May 21, 2013 10:08:06 #
shopnascar wrote:
Yes, there is a good reason; laziness or ignorance.
Only those "turn back the clock" pros still need them.
Really though, there are still many good reasons for a lightmeter. If you elect not to use them, fine. But lightmeters serve an important function. I use mine regularly to dial in my exposures when light or dark predominates my frame.
IMHO anyway.
Only those "turn back the clock" pros still need them.
Really though, there are still many good reasons for a lightmeter. If you elect not to use them, fine. But lightmeters serve an important function. I use mine regularly to dial in my exposures when light or dark predominates my frame.
IMHO anyway.
I do too...when I care about actually getting an accurate exposure or understanding what the light is really doing instead of guessing :)
When "fairly close snapshot of the pug" is good enough....I don't.
May 21, 2013 10:25:23 #
Let me rephrase my earlier response.
What does a hand-held lightmeter do that your built-in meter and histogram do not do?
How do you use the lightmeter information along with the camera's information?
Why is a hand-held reading more "accurate" than the camera's?
Do you accept the meter's reading as the "truth" and not "adjust" it as you see fit?
Please be specific.
What does a hand-held lightmeter do that your built-in meter and histogram do not do?
How do you use the lightmeter information along with the camera's information?
Why is a hand-held reading more "accurate" than the camera's?
Do you accept the meter's reading as the "truth" and not "adjust" it as you see fit?
Please be specific.
May 21, 2013 10:27:46 #
abc1234 wrote:
Let me rephrase my earlier response.
What does a hand-held lightmeter do that your built-in meter and histogram do not do?
How do you use the lightmeter information along with the camera's information?
Why is a hand-held reading more "accurate" than the camera's?
Do you accept the meter's reading as the "truth" and not "adjust" it as you see fit?
Please be specific.
What does a hand-held lightmeter do that your built-in meter and histogram do not do?
How do you use the lightmeter information along with the camera's information?
Why is a hand-held reading more "accurate" than the camera's?
Do you accept the meter's reading as the "truth" and not "adjust" it as you see fit?
Please be specific.
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