Camera Meter

bluebronco · 03-20-2012, 12:54 PM

How many of you use a camera meter?

I am using strobes fired by wireless trigger. I shooting manual. I have to "fiddle" with the setup to get the right exposure. I think I need a meter. Is there a way to use in-camera metering in manual mode?

Thanks

**Ash** · 03-20-2012, 01:09 PM

The camera will only meter incident light for you, not including your flash. For manual flash metering you'll need a dedicated light meter. Sekonic make great meters and are well recognised.

03-20-2012, 12:54 PM	#1
bluebronco Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 170	Camera Meter How many of you use a camera meter? I am using strobes fired by wireless trigger. I shooting manual. I have to "fiddle" with the setup to get the right exposure. I think I need a meter. Is there a way to use in-camera metering in manual mode? Thanks

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03-20-2012, 01:09 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	The camera will only meter incident light for you, not including your flash. For manual flash metering you'll need a dedicated light meter. Sekonic make great meters and are well recognised.