Incident Light Meter. Photo © Jim Doty Jr.

There’s no question that in some complex metering situations, it can be tough to figure out the best exposure with the meter in your camera.  An incident light meter can be quicker, faster, simpler, and more accurate in some of those same situations.

An incident light meter is so quick and simple because it meters the light falling on the subject, rather than the light that is reflected off the subject. This changes everything. To learn how, go here.