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Can I ask does anyone use a light meter with there equipment. Would one of these give a more accurate figure than the camera?



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Can I ask does anyone use a light meter with there equipment. 

I do but only in studio…
though it can be done without when tethered.

 

Would one of these give a more accurate figure than the camera?

Yes but, with modern DSLR, rather decimally in
any circumstances.



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They are still the best solution for complex flash lighting as it is possible to measure the balance between two strobes. Another situation where they still shine is for landscape use using the zone system. They aren't necessary in either case, but the right meter for the job *can* make life easier.



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Thank You



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When I'm using a manual 8mm el-cheapo fish-eye (manual) on my D5100, I clip the little Gossen DigiSix 2 on my hotshoe. Makes it easy to get the right exposure when running around on a cruise ship indoors.



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Can I ask does anyone use a light meter with there equipment. Would one of these give a more accurate figure than the camera?

 

No... and no. Meters were built for film. Digital has ISO variances from camera to camera (despite what the specs say). Couple that with Fstop/Tstop variances in glass and you'll discover that only the camera can get it right as it is the only scenario where the actual ISO and amount of light falling on the sensor are known.

 

Good light meter = Big waste of money.