Incident Light Readings
Most handheld meters also sport a plastic, white hemispherical dome. Thisreads light falling on the subject, or incident light. Thedome reads light gathered from an area covering 180º.
Incident light reading
Measurement, of the amount of incident light falling upon a subject. The meter is placed close to the subject, pointing toward the light.
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Incident light reading - measurement, by light meter, of the amount of incident light falling upon a subject. The light meter is placed close to the subject, pointing towards the main light source.
Well it is possible to measure this way - it's called an incident light reading, instead of the reflected light reading your camera measures.
Incident light reading: Measuring of light falling on the subject by a meter that faces the light source.
Infrared film: A film sensitive to infrared radiation. Used for experimental photography.
Incident light attachment
An accessory for a hand held exposure meter which allows it to give incident light readings. Many models come with this accessory permanently attached.
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 See also: Incident light, Meter, Subject, Light, Exposure
  
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