Here is a link that will clarify things a bit more:
http://www.kodak.com/cluster/global/...f9/index.shtml
In particular, consider this quote:
Quote:
The exposure determined by an incident-light meter should be the same as reading a gray card with a reflected-light meter. Fortunately, many scenes have average reflectance with an even mix of light and dark areas, so the exposure indicated is good for many picture-taking situations. However, if the main subject is very light or very dark, and you want to record detail in this area, you must modify the meter's exposure recommendations as follows:
- For light subjects, decrease exposure by 1/2 to 1 stop from the meter reading.
- For dark subjects, increase exposure by 1/2 to 1 stop from the meter reading.
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rfs