Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/02/27
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Timothy R. Kuntz wrote:
> I'm curious, among this group, who uses the zone system of exposure/development/printing? Either formally or informally, color or b&w.
> Which spotmeters are good - accurate, rugged, easy to use, reliable?
Hi Tim!
I've used the Zone System formally when I had my 8x10 gear almost
30 years ago. Today, I use 120 and 35mm cameras. The understanding
of the contrast/development relationship in the black and white
negative still applies to the smaller cameras.
Previously, I had the Pentax Spotmeter. Just recently, I've purchased
the Pentax Digital Spotmeter. None of my cameras have built in meters,
save a Rolleiflex TLR. I've never liked the meter in/on the camera.
Under most shooting situations, the exposure is easy and accurately
determined by the spotmeter. Works great with black and white and color.
Cheers,
Rich Lahrson
tripspud@wenet.net