Light meter?

I don't think 19 covers it ;)

 

Actually it's 21 but that's all the information there is. There are the X0 and X-1 so there are 21 conditions. The only usefulness of that meter is how well one can interpret the condition and whether they are accurate for different locations. That all you need. All I need to know is the X number for the lighting condition. With that I would know how to set all the possible combinations of ISO, shutter speed and aperture.

However, if I can't remember the thing I would rather bring an exposure meter as that book is more difficult to carry around than the meter.

However, if I can't remember the thing I would rather bring an exposure meter as that book is more difficult to carry around than the meter.

 

The Memory Meter was a handheld laminated cardboard fold out - the inventor suggested to carry it in your camera bag if you forgot your meter or the batteries failed.

He encouraged users to 'Benefit by your experience', along with suggestions on how to improve your photographic memory.

I guess it was aimed at beginner amateurs and photographers who could not afford the luxury of a light meter - it was the early 80s and there wasn't an app for that.

 

The Memory Meter was a handheld laminated cardboard fold out - the inventor suggested to carry it in your camera bag if you forgot your meter or the batteries failed.

He encouraged users to 'Benefit by your experience', along with suggestions on how to improve your photographic memory.

I guess it was aimed at beginner amateurs and photographers who could not afford the luxury of a light meter - it was the early 80s and there wasn't an app for that.

 

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Although I wouldn't want to bring one with me I would do better memorize the card then using a cell phone app.

Although I wouldn't want to bring one with me I would do better memorize the card then using a cell phone app.

 

Cell phone apps are fairly sophisticated these days - more functions than a standard meter and at a reasonable price point.

 

LINK: ‎Cine Meter II

 

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I remember once being arrogant enough to believe I could learn to recognise light levels and set a decent exposure by eye and experience.

 

I nearly got away with it using the latitude of B&W film. Colour reversal film quickly taught me otherwise!

 

Let's see, at today's prices a used light meter costs about the same as 3 or 4 ruined rolls of Velvia.

I just picked up a minolta meter IV with a 5 degree spot meter attachment from ebay for 85 bucks. Arrived today and seems to work great... I always had the IIIF and it saw me through my whole career but I still had a hankering for the IV - since college really .... Cant wait to play with it.... Unless Im shooting digital I alway use a meter.

I have a big, old Gossen LunaPro F that runs on a 9V battery. It still works like a champ. Being able to take incident readings is comforting sometimes...

 

Stay sharp,

Bob

 

That's what I use too. I also have the adopter for the 15/7.5 degree readings if needed.