<p>I believe this is the best discussion of this question that I've seen. I have been struggling with the details and I ALMOST follow the discussion. I wonder if one of you can just answer a simple question for me. I'm trying to confirm the calibration of my light meters (both are Sekonic). If the meter is accurately calibrated and I shoot an 18% gray card based on the meter's readings, should the resulting image be 127,127,127 in Photoshop? <br>
<br />I know the question sounds simplistic, but inherent in the question is the entire discussion above. The implication from the question is that if the resulting image is not 127,127,127 then I need to adjust my light meter's calibration to get it to be so.<br>
<br />Studying this question for some time, I've realized that there are still plenty of subjective factors that come into play, such as, once calibrated, do I point the dome at the light source, the camera or somewhere in between? That I can deal with, but not knowing precisely what is happening with the meter leaves me feeling somewhat limited.<br>
The middle gray area question, 10-18%
in Mirrorless Digital Cameras
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<p>I believe this is the best discussion of this question that I've seen. I have been struggling with the details and I ALMOST follow the discussion. I wonder if one of you can just answer a simple question for me. I'm trying to confirm the calibration of my light meters (both are Sekonic). If the meter is accurately calibrated and I shoot an 18% gray card based on the meter's readings, should the resulting image be 127,127,127 in Photoshop? <br>
<br />I know the question sounds simplistic, but inherent in the question is the entire discussion above. The implication from the question is that if the resulting image is not 127,127,127 then I need to adjust my light meter's calibration to get it to be so.<br>
<br />Studying this question for some time, I've realized that there are still plenty of subjective factors that come into play, such as, once calibrated, do I point the dome at the light source, the camera or somewhere in between? That I can deal with, but not knowing precisely what is happening with the meter leaves me feeling somewhat limited.<br>
Thanks all.<br>
Bruce</p>