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Anonymous
>>91472 I can figure exposure for most scenes with my eyes; I can take a step out the door, glance around, and quote you a set of exposure settings instantly.
I still own and use a light meter for scenes where even the most experienced, most "professional" photographers can't figure exposure.
Ever shot a concert with complex stage lighting? You need a light meter. Ever shot a studio scene with an elaborate lighting set up? You need a light meter. Ever worked with the Zone System? You need a light meter. Ever bothered to actually give a care about your results? I'm guessing not. If I'm stepping outside to go shooting, I'll estimate the exposure and set it, sure. But then I'll spotmeter the highlight, shadows, and midtones; I'll take a test shot and look at the histogram.
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