A spot meter works fine for either BW or color photography, but you have to use it correctly. It can be very valuable when you have to record critical highlight or shadow detail. I frequently use a spotmeter for shooting sunsets. That way I can meter the part of the sky that I want to be approximate zone 5 density and take my reading there. With color film that would me a medium orange to a light red. You can also use it to set your shadow at zone 3 or so. You would meter the shadow area and minus two stops. If you want a zone 8 highlight, you would meter the highlight and add 3 stops. I frequently use a spotmeter in that manner when shooting snow scenes. Paul Stenquist
John Daniele wrote: > > Hi all I have a few questions about spot meters From the opinion I > received on my photos it seems I am a few stops off on my exposure I > have been counting on the built in meter. I feel I might have better > results using a spot meter and learning the zone system. My questions > are > > 1. The pentax digital spot meter that has been zone six modified will > it also meter correct when using color film's or is it B&W specific. > > 2. I hate to ask this one the Pentax Dig meter vs Minolta spot meter F > > Thanks JD > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.455 / Virus Database: 255 - Release Date: 2/13/2003 >
