Dr. T exposing himself?

[P3D Tim Smith <TSMITH@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm a relative newcomer to stereo photograhy  but have been 2D'ing for abut 
25 years.   Over the years you do get a feel for exposures...even when to 
believe camera metering or not.  However through the years you start to 
depend on fancy camera metering...especially with scenes that have more than 
4 stops contrast.   Even in those conditions you get lazy when shooting 
print film with 3-4 stops latitude.  With recently getting into 50's cameras 
I really had to think about exposures again...even had to make a phone call 
to Dr. T and Jim Motly just to confirm the sunny 16 rule...and as far as 
those guys helping the newcomer I'll say that they go the extra mile...even 
to the point of inviting me into their homes for hours on end sharing their 
knowledge and expertise!  I have to agree with George that getting "good" 
shots as opposed to "perfect" shot are more desireable.  When shooting 
candids metering is simply not possible or practical.   I began using my 
meter only after my 5th roll in my Realist....and only bought it because it 
was a bargain basement Sekonic...later bought a Leica shoe mounted meter 
that conviently mounted right on the camera...I've used it where practical 
only to compare what I guessed what the exposure was...in most cases I was 
within a stop of the meter's calculation (reflected and incident).

Now if exposre was such a critical issue why did realist come with the 3 dot 
rule?  Load a camera with Koda 25 or 64...even Sensia 100 (thanks Dr. T), 
set the Realist on the dots and give the camera to someone who knows nothing 
about exposure and the result will be a roll of great shots.  I did this 
with my 13 year old daughter (of course the subject matter was mostly her 
Dalmation) but I dare say that any one of her shots were not viewable and 
coud be classified as "good" exposures.

Summary?  I use a meter if is convienant and there is no risk of losing a 
shot...and when I do use a meter I use it only after I judge the scene 
myself just to confirm or compare.  I think this method has helped me the 
most in exposure judgement.

Jon Golden wrote:
>>>Dr. T-
>>>I give up......I'll just buy my frosted bulbs directly from
>>> you.  I tried a few things....but no success.

Jon,  Now you know what he does with the excess Baklava glaze...   :-)

Did somebody say desert?

Tim Smith
Mattapoisett, MA


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