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How important is it to have an exposure meter for outdoor photography?

I am a novice photographer..and i am trying to gather together the essentials needed to create a good photograph..Besides the camera, lenses, and tripod..what other things does one need...?

Your camera will likely have an exposure meter built-in.

However, because it's designed for average lighting situations, it may not be able to give you precise exposure where the lighting is not average.

If your camera has spot metering, learn how to use it -- this will make your exposures more accurate.

The alternative is a hand-held meter. Make sure to get an "incident meter" like Sekonic's superb L-398.

You'll be able to make dead-on exposures with any camera in any light.

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Bower SFD14S Sony Ringlight Flash $104.95 The Bower SFD14S Sony Ringlight Flash for Sony Alpha DSLR cameras is a circular light source which delivers, evenly balanced, shadowless lighting ideal for macro, portraits without red eye, products, medical or technical applications. It has a Guide Number of 46' (14 m)at ISO 100 and features full automatic TTL flash exposure control. When shooting at extremely short distances, relatively minor movement of lighting and subject results in relatively large changes of exposure. TTL metering eliminates the need for lengthy calculations of exposure, because the inherent loss of light at macro distances can automatically calculated. The ringlight attaches to directly to a lens with a 52mm filter size and by using the included adapter rings (55mm, 58mm, 62mm, & 67mm) it can fit a wide variety of other lenses.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera with 24-105mm IS Lens $4299 Canon is proud to present the highly anticipated EOS 5D Mark III. With supercharged EOS performance and stunning full frame, high-resolution image capture, the EOS 5D Mark III is designed to perform. Special optical technologies like the 61-Point High Density Reticular AF and an extended ISO range of 100-25600 make the EOS 5D Mark III ideal for shooting weddings in the studio or out in the field, and great for still photography. Advanced professional-level high definition video capabilities (that includes a host of industry-standard recording protocols and enhanced performance) make it possible to capture beautiful cinematic movies in EOS HD quality. A newly designed 22.3 Megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Canon DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, and shooting performance up to 6.0 fps provide exceptional clarity and sharpness, even when capturing rapidly-unfolding scenes. Additional technological advancements include an Intelligent Viewfinder, Canon's advanced iFCL metering system, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Multiple Exposure mode ? all of which that help make the EOS 5D Mark III the perfect multimedia tool.

Canon EOS-5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera Body $3499 Canon is proud to present the highly anticipated EOS 5D Mark III. With supercharged EOS performance and stunning full frame, high-resolution image capture, the EOS 5D Mark III is designed to perform. Special optical technologies like the 61-Point High Density Reticular AF and an extended ISO range of 100-25600 make the EOS 5D Mark III ideal for shooting weddings in the studio or out in the field, and great for still photography. Advanced professional-level high definition video capabilities (that includes a host of industry-standard recording protocols and enhanced performance) make it possible to capture beautiful cinematic movies in EOS HD quality. A newly designed 22.3 Megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor, Canon DIGIC 5+ Image Processor, and shooting performance up to 6.0 fps provide exceptional clarity and sharpness, even when capturing rapidly-unfolding scenes. Additional technological advancements include an Intelligent Viewfinder, Canon's advanced iFCL metering system, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and Multiple Exposure mode ? all of which that help make the EOS 5D Mark III the perfect multimedia tool.

Crystal Optics 52MM Circular Polarizer Filter $49.99 Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun. Filter factor is between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops). Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras without problems). This filter is a must for all outdoor sunny or snowy high glare situations. It will cut out the extra bright glare and allow you to get the true blue colors, not washed out. Most photographers view this filter as "sunglasses" for your camera lens. Circular Polarizing Filters are used to increase color saturation, like darkening blue skies so that white clouds stand out. It eliminates reflections from non-metallic surfaces like glass and water. It helps reduce softness in scenery caused by atmospheric haze. This filter will not change the overall color balance of a photograph. Polarizers are commonly used to control glare on water and to allow the camera to see below the surface. They are also used to reduce glare on car bumpers and to control reflections on plate-glass windows. Polarizers are so versatile that they can perform the opposite functions as well. Some cinematographers use polarizers to increase or enhance reflections, simply by changing the filter?s setting. "Circular" refers not to the shape, but a special design that does not interfere with metering of auto exposure or auto focus systems

Crystal Optics 58mm Multi Coated Circular Polarizer $59.95 Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun. Filter factor is between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops). Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras without problems). This filter is a must for all outdoor sunny or snowy high glare situations. It will cut out the extra bright glare and allow you to get the true blue colors, not washed out. Most photographers view this filter as "sunglasses" for your camera lens. Circular Polarizing Filters are used to increase color saturation, like darkening blue skies so that white clouds stand out. It eliminates reflections from non-metallic surfaces like glass and water. It helps reduce softness in scenery caused by atmospheric haze. This filter will not change the overall color balance of a photograph. Polarizers are commonly used to control glare on water and to allow the camera to see below the surface. They are also used to reduce glare on car bumpers and to control reflections on plate-glass windows. Polarizers are so versatile that they can perform the opposite functions as well. Some cinematographers use polarizers to increase or enhance reflections, simply by changing the filter?s setting. "Circular" refers not to the shape, but a special design that does not interfere with metering of auto exposure or auto focus systems

Crystal Optics 62mm Circular Polarizer Filter $59.95 Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun. Filter factor is between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops). Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras without problems). This filter is a must for all outdoor sunny or snowy high glare situations. It will cut out the extra bright glare and allow you to get the true blue colors, not washed out. Most photographers view this filter as "sunglasses" for your camera lens. Circular Polarizing Filters are used to increase color saturation, like darkening blue skies so that white clouds stand out. It eliminates reflections from non-metallic surfaces like glass and water. It helps reduce softness in scenery caused by atmospheric haze. This filter will not change the overall color balance of a photograph. Polarizers are commonly used to control glare on water and to allow the camera to see below the surface. They are also used to reduce glare on car bumpers and to control reflections on plate-glass windows. Polarizers are so versatile that they can perform the opposite functions as well. Some cinematographers use polarizers to increase or enhance reflections, simply by changing the filter?s setting. "Circular" refers not to the shape, but a special design that does not interfere with metering of auto exposure or auto focus systems

Crystal Optics 72mm Circular Polarizer Filter $69.95 Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun. Filter factor is between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops). Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras without problems). This filter is a must for all outdoor sunny or snowy high glare situations. It will cut out the extra bright glare and allow you to get the true blue colors, not washed out. Most photographers view this filter as "sunglasses" for your camera lens. Circular Polarizing Filters are used to increase color saturation, like darkening blue skies so that white clouds stand out. It eliminates reflections from non-metallic surfaces like glass and water. It helps reduce softness in scenery caused by atmospheric haze. This filter will not change the overall color balance of a photograph. Polarizers are commonly used to control glare on water and to allow the camera to see below the surface. They are also used to reduce glare on car bumpers and to control reflections on plate-glass windows. Polarizers are so versatile that they can perform the opposite functions as well. Some cinematographers use polarizers to increase or enhance reflections, simply by changing the filter?s setting. "Circular" refers not to the shape, but a special design that does not interfere with metering of auto exposure or auto focus systems

Nikon FM-10 SLR Camera w/ 35-70mm Lens Kit (USA) $309 Nikon's FM10 is a 35mm SLR camera that allows you to have the maximum control *In this kit, the FM10 body is fitted with Nikon's 35mm to 70mm lens *Full manual control *Selectable shutter speeds up to 1/2000th of 1 second *'B' Setting *Depth of field Preview *Manual advance and rewind *Double exposure capability *Center-weight metering helps you select the proper aperture and shutter speed *integrated Hot-Shoe for adding any manual electronic Flash *Manual ISO selection from ISO 25 to 3200 *Uses All Nikkor or compatible lenses *Manual exposure and manual focus *Includes Battery, Case and Strap *Uses 2 SR44 or LR44 batteries

Pentax AF-360 FGZ Autofocus TTL Shoe Mount Flash (Guide No. 119)- $339.95 A professional flash for the Pentax family of SLR cameras, the AF-360 FGZ works with everything from the original 67 to today's 645N & MZ-S or MZ-SD cameras. Full manual control of flash output is possible, or use the TTL flash capabilities of the camera it is mounted on to achieve painless exposure with every aperture. The pop-up flash incorporated into many Pentax 35mm SLRs can be used to trigger the AF-360 FGZ wirelessly, and when combined with the MZ-S or MZ-SD this is done with TTL metering!

Sakar 67mm Circular Polarizer Filter $49.95 Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun. Filter factor is between 2.3 and 2.8 (approx. +1.3 stops). Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems and video cameras without problems). This filter is a must for all outdoor sunny or snowy high glare situations. It will cut out the extra bright glare and allow you to get the true blue colors, not washed out. Most photographers view this filter as "sunglasses" for your camera lens. Circular Polarizing Filters are used to increase color saturation, like darkening blue skies so that white clouds stand out. It eliminates reflections from non-metallic surfaces like glass and water. It helps reduce softness in scenery caused by atmospheric haze. This filter will not change the overall color balance of a photograph. Polarizers are commonly used to control glare on water and to allow the camera to see below the surface. They are also used to reduce glare on car bumpers and to control reflections on plate-glass windows. Polarizers are so versatile that they can perform the opposite functions as well. Some cinematographers use polarizers to increase or enhance reflections, simply by changing the filter?s setting. "Circular" refers not to the shape, but a special design that does not interfere with metering of auto exposure or auto focus systems