Term - Reflected light reading

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Reflected light reading

An exposure reading that measure from the camera position with the metering sensor pointing towards the subject. This is the system used by most through-the-lens systems or with handheld meters that haven't got an invercone over the sensor. The angle in degrees is usually quoted.



 

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