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Old 09-21-2009, 03:02 PM
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This may have been talked about but I couldnt find it. Im totally new to photography and love taking pics. I have trouble deciding what I should set my camera on as far as shutter speed and aperture. I understand the ISO part of it and was wondering if a light meter would help me to set the other.
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ISO – Exposure Triangle Pt.3
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I was looking at the light meters on B&H and there is about 3 or 4 kinds. What kind is the best as far as shooting indoors and outdoors for under 200.00. Thanks for all your input.
Some of my friends shoot a lot of film and they seem to really like the Sekonic L-398A. They always seem to have it with them.
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