DSLR metering is compatible with shooting B&W film. Just keep in mind that DSLRs handle shadows and highlights differently just as different film/developer combos handle things differently. Many people use a meter app or their DSLR. I leave my DSLR in auto-iso mode, so it's a pain to put it in manual ISO mode, then remember to set it back to auto iso when done metering, and I use heavy Sigma f1.4 lenses on the DSLR, so it's heavier than typical film cameras. Instead of lugging $2000 and 5 pounds of gear I might not use to take photos with, I use the Sekonic 208 meter which is lighter than a pocket watch.
Bookmarks