I have a Pentax camera SP 1000 35 mm. there is a battery that goes in the bottom for the light meter. what is the role of a light meter in a camera
2006-10-28 14:08:53 · 6 answers · asked by hs 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
It shows you what it thinks is the correct exposure.
By adjustting the shutter speed and aperture until the needle is centered, you will get average results for average scenes.
Since this is a purely mechanical camera, you don't need it if you have another method of arriving at the shutter speed and aperture to suit your needs - such as separate light meter, instinct/experience or wish to guess at the exposure.
2006-10-28 17:33:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jon W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The role of the light meter in this camera might be merely a curiosity as you may not be able to purchase a replacement battery for the light meter.
2006-10-28 15:01:02 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-16 06:49:24 · answer #3 · answered by rothi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the light meter will help in figuring out the proper f-stop for the exposure/ film combo.It measures the amount of light that is available for the exposure.
2006-10-28 14:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by xraygil1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you dial in a shutter speed and aperture, the meter will tell you if the shot will be over/under/ correctly exposed.
2006-10-28 14:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tells the camera which exposure and aperture to use.
2006-10-28 14:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋