Bravo, a straight-forward no nonsense explanation. I just acquired a vintage Rolleiflex, no meter and used this video to reacquaint myself with a Sekonic, Tundra I purchased 40+years ago. Many Thanks! Cheers!
I expected delivery today of a vintage Sekonic meter bundled with a 1960's 35mm Konica purchased on Ebay. Never having used a meter before, I found and watched your video this morning. When I received delivery this afternoon, I was surprised to find an Auto Lumi L-86! I took this as a sign. Subscribed!
This is such a great explanation of a tool that I know has at least fallen out of use in much of archaeological photography - I wish I'd had one during my PhD, now, as that would have been nicer than figuring it out as I went!
Nice short video. However, this is only part of the story. I have yet to see a video that explains the relationship between measuring reflected light, exposure, and film processing. Also the rendition of different colors into shades of gray by different b&w films can be important.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Yes, I was trying to start with basics, but I should consider a more advanced videos at some point.
Super helpful! You mentioned that for this model, it has to be around 4inches of range. what I'll be using it for taking landscape photos? Will it still be accurate?
Great to hear it was of use. Not as accurate no. It will certainly be giving you a reading of the light near the camera, but this might not be the same as what is being reflected off the scene. So basically, it may work, but it may not. My advice would be to get a second opinion from one of the many free phone apps that turn your phone in to a light meter.
so, are there three wheels and three windows that indicate the numbers? I would like to also ask about the distance to hold the meter when measuring the light. Thanks.
Hi, I tried to work with my light meter on EV (for the fist time)and my Hasselblad 500. The measuring gave me 14 EV! Then I put 14 on my Camera . But what I don’t understand how do I know my aperture and speed in EV MODE? I Don’t understand the logic of EV settings on my camera? I know EV 0 would be the correct exposure. But why did it indicated me 14 only with indicating 200 asa on my light meter. Thanks for helping me out.
Hi Corinne. Firstly, oh my goodness what a gorgeous camera, I'm very jealous. However I think you're a bit confused as to what EV or Exposure Value is. I will do a video on it soon, but essentially it is a single number that represents both an aperture setting and a shutter speed. EV14 for instance represents 1/500 of a second at f5.6. But it also represents f16 at a speed of 1/60th. If you Google it, you will find lots of tables that can do the conversion for you. I hope this helps.
Is it the same or a similar model to mine? I'll be honest I have never taken it apart but perhaps if you're feeling confident you can try and see if something obvious is preventing it from turning. I think I might try using some lighter fuel initially. Worked in to the space behind the dial as it will clean dirt out and then evaporative. I'm sorry I can't be more help.
@@sccjono is scythe exact same model. It’s okay I just got it at a thrift store I have started photographing film more and thought it would be useful to have a meter
Its called music. :-) But you'll be pleased to hear that I don't include it in my more recent videos. I did consider talking about 18% grey, but like all my videos so far, this was aimed at the novice and I considered that it might be information overload.
Respectfully, the background music is incredibly distracting and at a similar volume to your voice for much of the video. KISS. It's not a music channel.
Thank you for having the only video that explains this so straightforwardly
I'm glad you found it useful.
Bravo, a straight-forward no nonsense explanation. I just acquired a vintage Rolleiflex, no meter and used this video to reacquaint myself with a Sekonic, Tundra I purchased 40+years ago. Many Thanks! Cheers!
Ah that's so great to hear. Welcome back to film. 👍
Thank you, very clear instructions. Well done.
I'm very glad it was of use.
Thank you! This is what I was looking for!
Excellent, I'm glad.
I expected delivery today of a vintage Sekonic meter bundled with a 1960's 35mm Konica purchased on Ebay. Never having used a meter before, I found and watched your video this morning. When I received delivery this afternoon, I was surprised to find an Auto Lumi L-86! I took this as a sign. Subscribed!
An absolute sign. 😂 I'm so glad the video was of use. Enjoy your purchase.
What a great little light meter! Amazing how far thigns have come since the old daysof film photography. Great video Jono :D
Yeah but I love to live in the past. 😉 Thanks for the support.
I’ve always wondered what this was... my grandpa had this. This helped a lot thanks for this.
Glad I could help!
Thank you I just picked one up cuz old stuff good info
This is such a great explanation of a tool that I know has at least fallen out of use in much of archaeological photography - I wish I'd had one during my PhD, now, as that would have been nicer than figuring it out as I went!
In camera technology has meant that it's fallen out of use full stop. However whilst using film, a backup is always useful. Thanks for the support.
Very handy!! Thank you very much!!!
Thanks for this upload, just ordered the Zeiss Ikophot meter off eBay can’t wait for it to arrive 👏🏻👍🏻
Oh wow I'm jealous. That's a peach of a light meter. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Very easy simple explanation .very helpfull.
Music found wasent needed very loud
Thank you. I don't use music in that way now.
Very nice light meter
Very interesting!
Good information. Thanks.
Thank you for watching.
Thanks! Really helpful! 🤓👍
Excellent, I'm really glad.
Very informative keep it up
Thanks Alvyn. Very much appreciated.
Thanks, we'll explained 👍🙂
@@flyairlie Thanks Kyto. Glad it was of use.
Excellent video, thanks
Ah no problem, I'm glad it was of use. Thanks for the sub.
Nice short video. However, this is only part of the story. I have yet to see a video that explains the relationship between measuring reflected light, exposure, and film processing. Also the rendition of different colors into shades of gray by different b&w films can be important.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Yes, I was trying to start with basics, but I should consider a more advanced videos at some point.
Super helpful! You mentioned that for this model, it has to be around 4inches of range. what I'll be using it for taking landscape photos? Will it still be accurate?
Great to hear it was of use. Not as accurate no. It will certainly be giving you a reading of the light near the camera, but this might not be the same as what is being reflected off the scene. So basically, it may work, but it may not. My advice would be to get a second opinion from one of the many free phone apps that turn your phone in to a light meter.
so, are there three wheels and three windows that indicate the numbers? I would like to also ask about the distance to hold the meter when measuring the light. Thanks.
Just two wheels. The three windows are to show three different ways to measure film speed. ASA, DIN & EV.
Hi,
I tried to work with my light meter on EV (for the fist time)and my Hasselblad 500. The measuring gave me 14 EV! Then I put 14 on my Camera . But what I don’t understand how do I know my aperture and speed in EV MODE? I Don’t understand the logic of EV settings on my camera? I know EV 0 would be the correct exposure. But why did it indicated me 14 only with indicating 200 asa on my light meter.
Thanks for helping me out.
Hi Corinne. Firstly, oh my goodness what a gorgeous camera, I'm very jealous. However I think you're a bit confused as to what EV or Exposure Value is. I will do a video on it soon, but essentially it is a single number that represents both an aperture setting and a shutter speed. EV14 for instance represents 1/500 of a second at f5.6. But it also represents f16 at a speed of 1/60th. If you Google it, you will find lots of tables that can do the conversion for you. I hope this helps.
My red outer ring doesn’t spin any tips to fix that?
Is it the same or a similar model to mine? I'll be honest I have never taken it apart but perhaps if you're feeling confident you can try and see if something obvious is preventing it from turning. I think I might try using some lighter fuel initially. Worked in to the space behind the dial as it will clean dirt out and then evaporative. I'm sorry I can't be more help.
@@sccjono is scythe exact same model. It’s okay I just got it at a thrift store I have started photographing film more and thought it would be useful to have a meter
The content of this video is good enough (save for not mentioning 18% grey) without that annoying noise in the background
Its called music. :-) But you'll be pleased to hear that I don't include it in my more recent videos. I did consider talking about 18% grey, but like all my videos so far, this was aimed at the novice and I considered that it might be information overload.
Good info but your background music is too loud. You are competing with it.
Thanks. This is an older video and I don't add background music anymore.
Respectfully, the background music is incredibly distracting and at a similar volume to your voice for much of the video. KISS. It's not a music channel.
Thanks for watching. Yes I've been told many times. I don't add background music any more.
Gave up, stupid music