Questions tagged “light meter”

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How does the Canon EOS 55 light meter scale work?

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Will a Ricoh FF-3 AF meter correctly if the photocell cover/lens is missing?

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2y ago

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Can vintage selenium light meters still be trusted, and are they useful for checking old camera meters?

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3y ago

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Why are my Olympus OM-1n photos underexposed in bright sun with Kodak Gold 200?

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3y ago

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How does an incident light meter determine exposure compared with a reflective meter?

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3y ago

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Why can an external light meter work without knowing my camera sensor’s sensitivity?

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4y ago

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What does the note “19/65 21/90 22/130” on a Zenit 12XP mean?

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4y ago

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I accidentally overexposed HP5+ 400 by about 2–3 stops. Should I pull-process it?

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5y ago

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How do I compensate one stop on a manual light meter by changing the ISO setting?

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5y ago

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Can a smartphone light meter app be used for 120 medium format film?

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5y ago

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How can I measure illuminance in lux or foot-candles with a Luna Pro light meter?

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6y ago

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Can I use different ISO films and push/pull on a Yashica J with no ISO dial or meter?

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6y ago

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Can a Kiev 4M light meter be adjusted from GOST to ASA/ISO markings?

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6y ago

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How do I estimate exposure time for collodion wet plate photography?

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7y ago

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What does the decimal number next to the f-stop on a Sekonic L-308X mean?

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7y ago

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Can an external light meter replace push or pull processing for film?

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7y ago

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Do I need a spot meter, or is a basic incident/reflected meter enough for a Nikon FM2?

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7y ago

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What does the ISO/ASA dial do on a mechanical 35mm film camera?

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7y ago

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Where should I stand to take an incident meter reading for a portrait?

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7y ago

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What does a light meter’s “X-degree” angle mean?

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7y ago

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