Is a light meter a necessity?

Post by **disjecta** » Wed Dec 03, 2003 11:12 pm

I recently purchased a Bauer s715 XL (haven't received it yet) and am getting ready to embark on a Super 8 shooting spree. My question is this:

Is the light meter in this camera adequate to get good, accurate exposures or should I also invest in a separate light meter?

If yes, to a light meter, I need a recommendation. Nothing extravagent, something around the $150 on eBay price. The Sekonic L-308 for instance, seems to be a reasonable price.

Thanks

Santo · Post by **Santo** » Thu Dec 04, 2003 12:07 am

http://www.8mm.filmshooting.com/scripts ... 65&start=0

Post by **skyy38** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 10:04 pm

http://www.sekonic.com/IncidentVsReflect.html

:idea:

Post by **disjecta** » Sun Dec 07, 2003 11:03 pm

Thanks for the link!

Post by **Nigel** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 6:57 pm

I would buy one. Buy the best you can afford--The 398 is a great little meter. Be advised it is also nice to have a spot meter.

Good Luck

Post by **tim** » Mon Dec 08, 2003 10:25 pm

An often neglected use for a good light meter is to check the stability of the camera meter. Make a habit of checking the camera meter against the light meter every so often, using a grey card or similar subject. The camera meter should read about a stop lower than the light meter. If this difference changes, check out the next bit of film to make sure exposure is correct.