Phone apps for light meters
Jul 2, 2022 13:35:28 #
gmontjr2350 wrote:
Except, then you'd be "Chimping"...
George
Except, then you'd be "Chimping"...
George
If I don't chimp I would be using a film camera.
Jul 2, 2022 19:21:51 #
delder
Loc: Maryland
When in doubt, bracket the shot.
Over time, this will inform you as to any better settings you can use.
As others have mentioned, the modern cameras are SO processor intensive, they usually take care of these issues.
Over time, this will inform you as to any better settings you can use.
As others have mentioned, the modern cameras are SO processor intensive, they usually take care of these issues.
Jul 3, 2022 14:43:28 #
I shot Large Format years ago and bought most my hardware, chemicals and paper from a company called Zone 6 owned by a perfectionist by the name of Fred Picker. I read everything Ansel Adams wrote. Picker sold two kind of light meters, Soligor and Pentax. They were both 1 degree spot meters. Fred tested and calibrated every spot meter and put a taped strip across the top of the meter’s barrel to show the zones. I became very attached to my Pentax. We become spoiled with our digital cameras with the excellent meters built in. The mirrorless have the histogram right in the view finder. What you see is what you get. Take several photos. If you are in the shade shooting into the direct sunlight (why would anyone do that), digital allows for hdr. Try it. Don’t be stodgy, have some fun. I won’t instruct you but I believe in traditional values of quality but being experimental. You don’t need a hand held. Adjust your meter to the light ( white balance) source, use your histogram, think of hdr when needed and take your photos before you save until you get the right one. Try this as part of your work flow every shot. Nikon, Sony, Canon and the Fuji GFX 100s are all great for a reason. Think Peak Design for a tripod. I pack for miles. I won’t give up quality for weight in a camera, but a tripod is a good investment. The PD is the only light one I like. Good luck and have great adventures. Roger Green
Jul 3, 2022 14:45:55 #
cony25 wrote:
What I am saying, is that I am standing in the shade, and the people posing are in the sun, so my camera meter is telling me one thing, while the sun indicates another.
That doesnt happen.
Jul 3, 2022 14:49:09 #
Highmesa wrote:
I shot Large Format years ago and bought most my h... (show quote)
My sympathies ... or mayhaps its spoze to be condolences. Whaught ehvvvver.
FWIW I hugely reduced my overall load, both internal and external, by giving up on Perfection and settling for Greatness.
I didnt invent that solution, just stole it.
Jul 3, 2022 23:46:18 #
cony25 wrote:
Does anybody know of any good phone apps for this?
Sometimes I find myself shooting in the shade while my party is in the sun and vice-versa.
I just don't want to carry more gear than I should.
Thank you!
Sometimes I find myself shooting in the shade while my party is in the sun and vice-versa.
I just don't want to carry more gear than I should.
Thank you!
I agree with BebuLamar but if you must have one, MyLightMeter is pretty good. I like to use it for very long exposures so that I don't have to remove my 10-stop ND filter.
Jul 4, 2022 00:38:57 #
TriX wrote:
The camera isn’t metering on where you are standing, it’s metering the scene you’re aimed at as projected on your camera’s sensor.
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