exposure meter

noun

, Photography.

1. an instrument for measuring the intensity of light in a certain place or upon a certain object, having an adjustable scale for determining the optimum relations of shutter speeds and stops at each intensity.

exposure meter

noun

1. photog an instrument for measuring the intensity of light, usually by means of a photocell, so that the suitable camera settings of shutter speed and f-number (or lens aperture) can be determined Also calledlight meter

Word History and Origins

Origin of exposure meter¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

To the beginner a Watkins' exposure meter will here be of some service.

From Project Gutenberg

In using an exposure meter in Yellowstone, be careful to see that bright areas in the foreground do not give a false reading.

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