P3D Light meters

["Dana Nibby" <dnibby@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. T wrote:
>No, I am sorry.  That's not the case.  My concern is that novices 
>(like Dana, for example) might think that a (usually expensive) 
>lightmeter is NECESSARY to take good stereo pictures (w/slide film) 
>and that misguided
>thought might prevent them from getting started in stereo.

 I've taken some stunning pictures in Greece without a light meter; of 
course, Greece has stunning light!

 Using Dr. T's modified sunny 16 rule, I got a lot of great shots when 
the weather was less than sunny. The key, I think, is to not be afraid 
to experiment. It's worth repeating: don't be afraid to experiment. 

 I don't have a flash for my Realist either, but that didn't stop me 
from experimenting inside of museums (where flashes aren't allowed 
anyway). I've got an amazing shot of a reconstructed bronze minoan-era 
bull which was in a dark room at the museum in Delphi. 

 If something inside of a museum *really* captivates you, take multiple 
shots with different F-stops and shutter speeds. One of them will 
probably please you. I'm going to do a lot more experimentation indoors 
at my local museums, taking notes this time.

 Thank you Dr. T!

 - Dana (now the proud owner of a TDC Vivid stereo projector)
   --- 

   To my untrained eyes, I'm pretty happy with the projection
   results I've gotten so far. I have to admit, I'm a bit perplexed
   about all this talk of adjustments - once I've gotten things in
   focus, I don't need to change the focus very often. Maybe because
   I've consistently, more-or-less, mounted my slides the same. 

   I think beginners should pretty much ignore, or not feel 
   intimidated by, the more technical discussions here. 
   It ain't rocket science and shouldn't be made out to be such. 
   Although I'm sure I'll get pickier as I become more experienced.

   But for now, I'm unsullied by all the minutia and happy as a clam.


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