How to Spot Meter, and best metering techniques in general for Landscapes...?
(Using Large Format, MF and 35mm film, as well as full framed digi body too)
Hi all!
I am somewhat of a novice when it comes to all things spot metering related and advanced techniques of metering, just realising this after feeling dwarfed by how much I have neglected to take on board and learn so I am on a mission to absorb all the info I can to prepare me for my travels next year shooting projects mostly with a Linhof 617 panoramic camera…
So I just want to start back at the basics and nail it all down!
So the topics I'd like to query are:
• Spot Metering? Get a reading for the "Highlights" the "Midtone(s)" and the "Shadows" etc.. what then is best to eight these three plus readings to get a usable exposure to capture my image correctly?
• Is the use of ND Grad. filters absolutely essential to get an over all, evenly exposed image? Obviously in cases of extreme sun shine and bright skies it might be? Is it correct that 0.3 strength equals 1 whole stop, 0.6 equals 2 stops etc…?
• The Zone System...
I have a basic understanding of Ansel Adams B/W zone system principles, "expose for shadows, develop for highlights" etc... but how is it done and how is it applied in this day and age, if (for people like me) people don't have access to their own darkroom and printing facilities? How is it done digitally or with being able to do your own developing and printing with negative and slide films? Is it even worth applying today or is there better methods for overall exposure of a wide scenic landscape range…?
Any help people can give me, advice or guidance I'd much appreciate it!
Cheer and thank you in advance!
Na†han
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