use digital camera as exposure meter???

[howie]

hi
i think of buying a mid rang digital camera( with manual control) to use as a exposure meter for my manual film camera. any body do it aready? any comment?

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by howie
hi
i think of buying a mid rang digital camera( with manual control) to use as a exposure meter for my manual film camera. any body do it aready? any comment?

I do that when I am unsure of the exposure. A mid-range digital camera makes a pretty good "digital polaroid" to let you test out exposure settings. For tricky situations or night shots, this can prove very helpful.

Regards
CK

 

[tkj]

Yes, I use G2 and EOS 30.
Sometime preview the same setting on G2 before taking the shot on EOS 30.

 

[Paladin]

Originally posted by tkj
Yes, I use G2 and EOS 30.
Sometime preview the same setting on G2 before taking the shot on EOS 30.

Me too...use G2 with my EOS300...but wonder isit accurate?

 

[ckiang]

Originally posted by Paladin


Me too...use G2 with my EOS300...but wonder isit accurate?

It may not be 100% accurate, but it will give you a guideline to start with. After you use it more, you will know how much to compensate.

Regards
CK

 

[Fundee]

it can be very handy and economical in long term basis........

 

[rochkoh]

yup yup. same here. use the 2100UZ before i shoot with my Nikon. esp. on nightshots and those with complicated lighting.