How Do You Use A Photo Light Meter?
Introduction: A photographic light meter determines the amount of light coming from a photo source or subject. The meter sends out a reading indicating aperture and shutter speed settings that ensure ideal film exposure. Many cameras on the market today have a photo light meter built into the camera function. This is fine for the average household photographer. For professionals or serious photographic hobbyist, an individual hand-held photo light meter is more suitable. Built in Camera Photo Light Meter Setting the ISO • Locate the film speed window labeled ISO. Some cameras may label this window ASA. Procedure remains the same in either case. • Locate the shutter speed outside ring. • Lift up on the ring and rotate it towards the desired film speed. All numbers are not marked to scale. In most cases, there is 100 ISO followed by 200 ISO. The dot spaces in between represent 125 ISO and 160 ISO. Take a Meter Reading • Point the camera towards target photographic object. • Look through
