Light meter update: So I tried using it with my digital today and it didn't work very well. With film, the best way to take a reading is to expose for the shadows, but when I did that for digital, it just blew out my highlights. I really don't want to get in the habit of doing it just right for digital and then shoot film and accidentally expose the film improperly because I am so used to using the light meter with digital. That is just the type of thing that will get me into trouble later, so I will stick with what works for exposing my digital (if my digital lasts much longer, Moo-ah ha ha).
I remember Jon talking about this. Just as you have to nail the exposure when shooting on chrome/E-6 film (unless you are cross processing, I think) you also have to nail the exposure with digital or fix in post when shooting RAW. Thats what I love about 160c, 400h, and to a certain extent 800z. They give you more wiggle room as long as you are not under exposing. I've been testing out some Kodak 400nc and although the magenta is a little off the charts it totally gives you a 70's look that is fun. Although Jon doesn't dig it but I do it in small doses. :)
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I love that last sentence in parenthesis... I can hear your voice Missy! You're hilarious! I wish I hung out with you more - I ALWAYS find myself laughing! I'm loving your film blog! Woo hoo!
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