kivis Posted January 27, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 27, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am getting very nice results from the Light Meter App on my iPhone using my M3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mgreernz Posted January 27, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 27, 2011 I too, make good use of this app. It's a very convenient alternative option when out and about with my IIIf. It's near enough to accurate to be a reliable "Plan B". So I'm very appreciative of the time and effort the developer has put into this app. But I guess I have to admit it doesn't really replace a dedicated lightmeter. Why? Simply because for me, it's a 5 step operation: 1. iPhone out of the pocket, flip open the case (mine is in a Sena case) 2. Slide the iPhone on. 3. Open the app. 4. Direct the lightmeter on the area of the scene I require, trigger and read. In contrast, my Sekonic is simply: 1. Out of the pocket 2. Push the button and read In a time and motion study, the Sekonic wins hands down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted January 27, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 27, 2011 I too, make good use of this app. It's a very convenient alternative option when out and about with my IIIf. It's near enough to accurate to be a reliable "Plan B". So I'm very appreciative of the time and effort the developer has put into this app. But I guess I have to admit it doesn't really replace a dedicated lightmeter. Why? Simply because for me, it's a 5 step operation: 1. iPhone out of the pocket, flip open the case (mine is in a Sena case) 2. Slide the iPhone on. 3. Open the app. 4. Direct the lightmeter on the area of the scene I require, trigger and read. In contrast, my Sekonic is simply: 1. Out of the pocket 2. Push the button and read In a time and motion study, the Sekonic wins hands down. 4 actions vs. 2 for a wholly dedicated instrument (Sekonic can't make phone calls, right ? , I used Gossen... maybe they can ) is not too bad... as you say, a good plan B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 27, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 27, 2011 It's also one less bit of kit to carry Which Light Meter app is preferred? "Pocket Light Meter" seems to have a lot of stars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giordano Posted January 27, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 27, 2011 Is there an incident-light attachment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob139 Posted January 27, 2011 Share #6 Posted January 27, 2011 I have the pocket light meter, works fine on my iphone 4. And it came in very handy last weekend when the battery of my MP suddenly ran out. No incident lightmeter I'm afraid. Rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted January 27, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) It's also one less bit of kit to carry Which Light Meter app is preferred? "Pocket Light Meter" seems to have a lot of stars. Yes I use Pocket Light Meter on my iPhone. Since I don't have a light meter. But it does have advantages. One I always have it with me, Two it is one less thing to have with me and Three for me at least I can zip it open quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgreernz Posted January 27, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 27, 2011 Which Light Meter app is preferred? "Pocket Light Meter" seems to have a lot of stars. I'm using Pocket Light Meter. It's regularly updated by the developer, has a simple user interface and its logarithms seem to produce a remarkably accurate reading. There is another, Light Meter Free which also has a clean user interface, but I haven't used it so can't comment on its ease of use or accuracy. Looking around various forums and reviews a couple of months ago, Pocket Light Meter seemed the most widely used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted January 27, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 27, 2011 I'm using Pocket Light Meter. ... Pocket Light Meter seemed the most widely used. +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Holy Moly Posted January 27, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 27, 2011 here is another application for those who don't trust the inbuild viewfinder or use cameras without'em http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/162879-iphone-digital-viewfinder-m8.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted January 27, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 27, 2011 Another vote here for pocket light meter. When my Sekonic is not there... that's a precious app for sure. Quite precise as well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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