Sekonic L-398M Camera Accessories User Manual


 
4. Snow Scenes
a. Many cases of problems occur with reflected light measuring methods due to snow
surface glare. Using incident light measurement eliminates these concerns. Freshly
fallen snow possesses a reflectivity of approximately 73%, while even after several
days in urban areas, this declines only to about 60%. Compensation must therefore
be performed. Measurement by standard method
is reduced by
Example:
Note 1 : Reduce as much as possible since overexposed snow can
take on a flour-like appearance without luster in the
finished photograph.
Note:2:
flectivity value of snow. This may vary according to snow
quality and soiling.
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compensation amount is based on the re-