Metering Mode for Street Photography

[marameo]

Hi, I have a Sekonic 308S which - as you may very well know - can be used either as reflected light or incident light meter.

For a street photography situation do you usually prefer one method over the other?

Although sometimes I will rely on the old f/16 rule I would love something more precise especially when I shoot slides.

Thanks

 

[Monz]

I use incident metering. Just check exposure with the meter at arms length every now and then or when light changes and transfer shutter setting/f number to the camera. That you, you are always ready.

 

[furcafe]

Depends on the light more than the type of photography. If I'm in the same light at my subject(s), I'll use incident, otherwise, reflected.

 

[Capt. E]

Do some reading about the Zone System. Your subject will determine how you interpret your meter readings.