Metering Issues

[Fire Kirin]

Dear all,

I have question that I have been pondering for quite some time.

Usually a white or silver reflector is used for outdoor and studio to put highlight onto the subject. The question is, should I take a hand held meter reading before I place to refected light or during the placement of the reflected.

Seeking your advise in this matter please.

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
Fire Kirin

 

[doug3fflux]

common sense tells me u meter only wen ur fully prepared to expose.

 

[Fire Kirin]

Well, if I were to meter it when I placed my reflector light, will it compensate the intention to put in my highlight?

As a result, would it cause the negate the highlighting effect and also adversely affecting the exposure in the background, making it slight underexposed?

Seeking you valued opinion please.

Thanks.

 

[doug3fflux]

huh?

film or digital, once u have metered an object, the readings u achieve, if accurate, will correctly expose your subject. however, if your background is very bright or very dark, then the background exp will just be totally thrown off.

anyway why have u been pondering for so long? just go and experiment and learn from first hand experience.

hope i helped
regards
Doug

 

[Fire Kirin]

Ok, you are right.