<I would disagree! The one big difference is that the handheld meter will measure incident light, which even the 1V won't do (at least not without the <styrofoam cup incident light adapter). I would agree that trying to use a new piece of gear for a big shoot is a recipe for disaster, although if you're <shooting it as an amateur, it may only be a waste of film. If it's sunny, use the sunny 16 rule. <Otherwise, let the camera do its thing, although it might be wise to apply some exposure compensation on some frames to see what happens (take notes!)
<Good luck <Geoff Doane > Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 13:53:58 +0100 > From: "Craig Zendel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: EOS Light Sensor > > > Your 1v has one of the most sophisticated light meters built in. Not just > that, but it transfers that information to the camera, which translates it > into a shutter speed/aperture instantly (or as near as damn it). But still > this may not be "correct", otherwise why have exposure compensation/exposure > lock/auto bracketing etc. or indeed, a choice of metering patterns. > > Having a separate hand held meter is no different, only slower. Helen and Geoff Right light measure, meaning EV in incident light, does exist, but such a thing like a right exposure measure does not. I mean that you may wish to make a choice and privilege high lights or low ones or have a more contrasty picture or anything different. You may select a film, a different chemistry, or a particular light. EOS 1V has a well calibrated meter, at the level of Nikon F5, I use both, and give you right ligh measure as far as the object has a average reflectance but if you wish a precise light or an effect you need use either manual or exposure compensation. But, Helen, you are quite right, nothing beats incident light, when possible, and a handheld meter is my light instrument in medium and large format. Kind regards Felix * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
