Timothy Fransky Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 I've been using LightMeter app by David Quiles Amat. I'm still confused how to get an accurate aperture reading. The dial doesn't really fall in a specific spot. It seems like a range of options. Little help? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZtZ1fM_ph5bhTmsBr4TeuCCS15k5afC/view?usp=drivesdk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy J Tomlinson Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 I have the Original CineMeter II (Hardware) and i know there is an App which they say it probably is the best and most accurate Lightmeter App. But i believe you need to buy a little Hardware. A Cap to pull over the Mobilephone Cam. Have a look for Cinemeter 2 app. Anyway, i believe every Lightmeter App needs that little Hardware to work propperly. Costs you 3$ or so... good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Fransky Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 I was given to understand I didn't require the aftermarket bulb for the app I mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Those lightmeter apps works as reflective meters by using the phone's camera. If you want to use them as Incident meters, you have to buy the little white dome to cover the lens of the camera. I'm told a little piece of LEE 216 will do in a pinch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Fransky Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 I have the Original CineMeter II (Hardware) and i know there is an App which they say it probably is the best and most accurate Lightmeter App. But i believe you need to buy a little Hardware. A Cap to pull over the Mobilephone Cam. Have a look for Cinemeter 2 app. Anyway, i believe every Lightmeter App needs that little Hardware to work propperly. Costs you 3$ or so... good luck Which particular piece of hardware is $3? Link please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy J Tomlinson Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) Which particular piece of hardware is $3? Link please None. I tought i have seen one once. I was wrong. costs arount 25$ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1105005-REG/luxi_esdhw906_light_meter_for_smartphones.html https://makers4good.com/products/luxi Edited December 28, 2018 by Randy J Tomlinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Fransky Posted December 28, 2018 Author Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) None. I tought i have seen one once. I was wrong. costs arount 25$ https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1105005-REG/luxi_esdhw906_light_meter_for_smartphones.html https://makers4good.com/products/luxi Thanks for these! I've been emailing with the app developer and I do NOT need an attachment. Incidental light is measured by the "selfie" camera; reflected light by the rear camera. Edited December 28, 2018 by Timothy Fransky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dunn Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Thanks for these! I've been emailing with the app developer and I do NOT need an attachment. Incidental light is measured by the "selfie" camera; reflected light by the rear camera. I can't see how it can possibly measure incident (sp) light properly without a diffuser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Paolantonio Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I can't see how it can possibly measure incident (sp) light properly without a diffuser. I would think taking an average reading of all the pixel values in a shot would give you a reading on par with an incident meter/diffuser. Could be wrong, but that's what I bet they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Fransky Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 I did hear from the app developer. He's provided some clear instructions I'd be happy to share via PM. (Sharing a private email on a public thread seems gauche somehow.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy J Tomlinson Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 To be honest, just my humble opinion, start measuring your light the correct way with a real lightmeter and no wischi waschi software. I'm sorry, no offense here but with a real lightmeter like a seconic L-758C or something you can't do any wrong. Saving money is nice but sometimes the wrong way. https://www.sekonic.com/united-states/products/l-758cine-u/overview.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Fransky Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 I recently bought an analogue light meter, which should do fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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