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| − | A spot meter is an exposure meter that measures reflective light in small more narrow portion of a scene. Compared to more common reflective meters that measure in about 25 to 30 degrees, spot meters typically measure in 1 to 5 degrees. This makes it more accurate for exposure as averaging contrast variations in a subject may affect the exposure reading. This narrow measurement presents other problems as it may not represent a scene correctly. The Zone System was developed as a way calculate spot meter readings. | + | A spot meter is an exposure meter that measures reflective light in small more narrow portion of a scene. Compared to more common reflective meters that measure in about 25 to 30 degrees, spot meters typically measure in 1 to 5 degrees. This makes it more accurate for exposure as averaging contrast variations in a subject may affect the exposure reading. This narrow measurement presents other problems as it may not represent a scene correctly. The Zone System was developed as a way to calculate spot meter readings. |
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* [http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/lighting_equipment/1004sb_spotmeters/ Spot Meters] in [http://www.shutterbug.net shutterbug.net] | * [http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/lighting_equipment/1004sb_spotmeters/ Spot Meters] in [http://www.shutterbug.net shutterbug.net] | ||
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A spot meter is an exposure meter that measures reflective light in small more narrow portion of a scene. Compared to more common reflective meters that measure in about 25 to 30 degrees, spot meters typically measure in 1 to 5 degrees. This makes it more accurate for exposure as averaging contrast variations in a subject may affect the exposure reading. This narrow measurement presents other problems as it may not represent a scene correctly. The Zone System was developed as a way to calculate spot meter readings.
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