[photo-3d] Exposure meters

[JohnLadd2@xxxxxx]

I tend to go to opposite extremes when I shoot.  For outdoor shots, whether 
scenics, people, cars, etc., I follow the general guidelines that come 
printed on the box unless I'm shooting a car for a magazine and then I 
bracket.  I almost always use a fill flash as well, which I set for one stop 
under.  The results are almost always what I'm looking for.  If I get into 
the shade I may just open up a couple stops.  Regardless, I rarely drag out 
the Luna Pro.

I also do a lot of macro shots.  These tend to fall into two situations.  
Either I'm shooting a VERY high contrast subject that includes dull grays and 
shiney, machined metal surfaces or I'm shooting flat as a pancake, gray cast 
iron.  I started out using the Luna Pro with a gray card, but the results 
were never very good.  Since I'm doing these setups over and over again I 
shot a test roll, experimenting with fill flash, reflectors, etc. and I now 
know how to set the exposure for optimal results for each subject.

I would like to experiment wit a spot meter, however.  That could prove very 
helpful with the macros.

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