 Veronica R. Whitton |
flash metering When it comes to flash meter I know it measures the amout of light on a subjest, but what do you do with this information. I use a canon rebel 2000 which as a built in meter. Do I still need a flash meter when using strobe lighting? After I have meter what does this information tell me and what do I do with this information. I alway use the camera in P mode so do I still need the meter? Sorry for all the questions I new to this.
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Kerry L. Walker |
You normally do not need a flash meter unless you are working with multiple lights.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
generally you set the camera to what the meter says, on manual, not program. You can use a flash meter with one light. The built in meter is for sun light/available light.
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Kerry L. Walker |
Of course you can use a flash meter with only one light but the question was whether she NEEDED a flash meter. Sounds to me like she is just shooting snapshots in P mode. Nothing wrong with that as everyone has to start somewhere. Suggesting (either directly or by implication) that someone who is shooting like that needs a flash meter is absurd. Veronica, if you are using a dedicated flash or even an auto flash that is not dedicated, you don't need a flash meter. If you learn how to use a flash in manual you don't even need a flash meter then. However, if you are using studio strobes you will need a flash meter.
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anonymous |
I suggest, if you want to learn how to use a light meter correctly and learn the basic functions of M mode, go and do a small course, it is quite difficult to explain over the internet, but if you do a course, with people in a similar situation, then you can learn off each other.
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Maverick Creatives |
Natalie will soon be all over these questions concerning flash meters. First, she needs to open her package from Hong Kong. Kerry and Gregory are both correct. A flash meter is an optional extra unless you are doing enough studio work to warrant it. Having said that, I use my meter all the time. It's great for measuring ambiant light outside also. I use incident metering and find it much more accurate than the reflective metering from my 20d. However, it's an expensive piece of equipment and I'd consider purchasing one only if you will use it often. Regards
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anonymous |
LOL! Gary. Yep ordered it, but got it from somewhere else (similar type of company) from Hong Kong, it was $6 cheaper (nothing I know) but the total price including insurance was about $20 cheaper. can't wait to get it. A Guy in my Tafe class bought the same one and it cost him $450 - sucker... LOL. Used Reflective, Incident and Spot meters last night in class, all gave a similar reading, which is good. Shows how accurate the are.
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anonymous |
I got this one: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7594299441&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
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Maverick Creatives |
Way to go Natalie !! you sure don't waste time once you decide. Let me give you a little trick tip for the client(s) that won't stop talking while you are setting up the shot. Just go over to them and place the meter under their chin. They stop talking immideately and concentrate on the shoot. I've done this without batteries in the meter and it works every time, lol. Gary.
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anonymous |
LOL - how funny, I'll have to remember that one! Most of my subjects though are little babies. I posted a thread on some awards, I would love feedback if you have time.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
Nothing absurd about it. Since people, especially those that say they're new, say flash when they mean hot shoe/built in flash, and say strobe when they mean separate strobe. So I gave an answer that was still to the point, but covered just in case she thought the camera meter would read exposure from a flash in program. Have a few prunes, that's supposed to help.
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Veronica R. Whitton |
Thanks for all you comments. I have signed up for a class here at Better Photo. I have been given a set of strobe lights and would love to know how to use them correctly. I have taken several pictures some come out great and some not so good. I dont really know much about flash metering to get the correct picture.
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- Gregory LaGrange Contact Gregory LaGrange Gregory LaGrange's Gallery |
A lot can be answered here.
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