Difference between revisions of "Light Meters Quick Guide"
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Media Loan carries 3 basic types of light meters. Sekonic and Tundra analog meters, and a Sekonic digital meter. | Media Loan carries 3 basic types of light meters. Sekonic and Tundra analog meters, and a Sekonic digital meter. | ||
===Reflected Light Readings=== | ===Reflected Light Readings=== | ||
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All of Media Loan’s light meters will read reflected light, which is the light reflected off a subject (see image right). With the Lumigrid accessory, the Sekonic analog meters will measure the light reflected from a scene. The High Slide cannot be used with the Lumigrid accessory for a reflected light reading. Sekonic digital meters and Tundra meters require you to slide the sphere accessory to expose the window below. Use for landscapes and other distant objects. | All of Media Loan’s light meters will read reflected light, which is the light reflected off a subject (see image right). With the Lumigrid accessory, the Sekonic analog meters will measure the light reflected from a scene. The High Slide cannot be used with the Lumigrid accessory for a reflected light reading. Sekonic digital meters and Tundra meters require you to slide the sphere accessory to expose the window below. Use for landscapes and other distant objects. | ||
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Revision as of 08:16, 12 July 2013
Precautionary statements
- Light meters are delicate instruments, handle with care!
- Do not open, take apart, drop or handle roughly!
- Keep the strap around your neck when using the meter.
- Scratches can collect dirt which may slightly reduce light transmissions and affect the meter’s accuracy.
- Do not expose meters to magnetic fields, extreme heat, humidity, leave in a locked car or expose to direct sunlight for periods of time.
- Keep the meter in its case when not in use.
Media Loan Light Meters
Media Loan carries 3 basic types of light meters. Sekonic and Tundra analog meters, and a Sekonic digital meter.
Reflected Light Readings
Reflective
Reflected Light Readings All of Media Loan’s light meters will read reflected light, which is the light reflected off a subject (see image right). With the Lumigrid accessory, the Sekonic analog meters will measure the light reflected from a scene. The High Slide cannot be used with the Lumigrid accessory for a reflected light reading. Sekonic digital meters and Tundra meters require you to slide the sphere accessory to expose the window below. Use for landscapes and other distant objects.
