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D90 Meter reading question.
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<blockquote data-quote="AxeMan - Rick S." data-source="post: 35974" data-attributes="member: 1746"><p>Ok guys, relax.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> I'm in uncharted waters here and I'm on a learning curve. Marcel I know the D90 has a light meter in it, and I a confirmed private message some someone on this board just as I thought the D90 is known to read about 1 stop too bright. Which in part has answered my question. Anthony has brought up the point about metering mode, which has also answered part of my question. So were on the right track here.</p><p> </p><p>I have not had a lot of time to research metering modes, and the last two days have been dark and gloomy here so I haven't had chance to try anything out.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks for the recommendations Marcel on white cards and the "zone system" I AM going to check that out.</p><p> </p><p>I like to point out, we shot RAW partly because we don't trust or camera to set white balance and such, why should I trust my camera with a meter reading? I think I'm a little smarter than my camera.</p><p> </p><p>As for a hand held light meter that too is something I want to explore. At this point in time I feel it still a good move / buy just for the simple fact untill I do get better with meter readings in general I can always check myself instead of second guessing myself. Also the long-term plan is to set up a real three light setup, be it Speed lights or canned lights. A light meter here would help me set the power of each light a lot easier then guessing at it.</p><p> </p><p>I respect both your opinions and appreciate your input. You both produce great work in your photos and I hope some day to be right up there with you guys (and not trying arrogant or anything) maybe even better lol <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick out tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AxeMan - Rick S., post: 35974, member: 1746"] Ok guys, relax.:p I'm in uncharted waters here and I'm on a learning curve. Marcel I know the D90 has a light meter in it, and I a confirmed private message some someone on this board just as I thought the D90 is known to read about 1 stop too bright. Which in part has answered my question. Anthony has brought up the point about metering mode, which has also answered part of my question. So were on the right track here. I have not had a lot of time to research metering modes, and the last two days have been dark and gloomy here so I haven't had chance to try anything out. Thanks for the recommendations Marcel on white cards and the "zone system" I AM going to check that out. I like to point out, we shot RAW partly because we don't trust or camera to set white balance and such, why should I trust my camera with a meter reading? I think I'm a little smarter than my camera. As for a hand held light meter that too is something I want to explore. At this point in time I feel it still a good move / buy just for the simple fact untill I do get better with meter readings in general I can always check myself instead of second guessing myself. Also the long-term plan is to set up a real three light setup, be it Speed lights or canned lights. A light meter here would help me set the power of each light a lot easier then guessing at it. I respect both your opinions and appreciate your input. You both produce great work in your photos and I hope some day to be right up there with you guys (and not trying arrogant or anything) maybe even better lol :p [/QUOTE]
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