Incident vs Reflective Metering (Light Meter vs TTL) - Which is Best? | Mark Wallace

In this episode, Mark Wallace explains the differences between incident (light meter) and reflective (TTL) metering. Both methods have strengths and weaknesses. Mark uses some simple demonstrations to explain which method you should use for specific applications. The results might surprise you.

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0:00 Introduction
1:20 What is incident and reflective metering?
2:40 How meters determine exposure
3:49 Scenarios that cause issues for reflective metering
8:43 Overcoming issues using incident metering
11:18 Overcoming issues using reflective metering
14:12 Mark's metering recommendations
14:40 Final thoughts and suggestions

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