P3D Re: Pro studio lighting question

[Tom Deering <tmd@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I just don't know what to make of the many different choices out
>there.  I understand guide #'s for flash, but not wattage for strobes.
> If anyone that knows the answers to this (john Baird?, Borris?), you
>can e-mail me on or off list.  I don't know if this would be of
>interest to all others.

I use a flash meter.  This baby wasn't cheap, but it completely takes the
mystery and hassle out of flash photos.  I love mine.

A flash meter is a special kind of light meter that reads the very brief
flash and then tells you what exposure or aperture is needed.  Using one,
you can forget all the rules-of-thumb, guide numbers, math and guesswork.
It is particularly handy with a multiple flash setup, where the math gets
hairy.  Sets up lighting ratios easily, even with different power flashes.

B&H has been selling a new digital flash meter for about $200.  They can
cost double that.  I really like mine.

Tom



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