In many instances, a spotmeter can be the most valuable tool in the box,
since it allows you to place the value of a particular part of the
picture. For example, you can ensure shadow detail if that is critical,
by metering the shadow area and placing it at the level you wish to
achieve. In some cases you may want to push the shadow all the way to
zone 5 (your 16% gray value, in other instances you might want it at
zone 3, a level where detail is just barely discernible.
Paul
Tom Rittenhouse wrote:
>
> Well, evey incident meter I have used was also a reflective
> meter. Spot meter? Never found a need for one. Usually, get
> by fine with an incident meter and some common sense.
> --Tom
>
> Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> >
> > Bob Walkden wrote:
> >
> > > Every photographer should have an incident light meter.
> >
> > ... as well as a spotmeter and a reflective light meter, I should
> > add. There are numerous situations where one or another may be the
> > better meter for a subject.
> >
> > --
> > Shel Belinkoff
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> > There are no rules for good photographs,
> > there are only good photographs.
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