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Light meter

A device that measures light intensity for proper exposure.

What is light meter?

A light meter measures light intensity and suggests exposure settings. Incident meters measure light falling on a subject (more accurate), while reflective meters measure light reflected from subjects. Light meters help achieve consistent exposure across product catalogs.

Pro tips

Incident metering is more accurate for product photography

Use consistent metering technique across all products

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