Incident Light Reading Definition

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Term:	Incident Light Reading
Subcategory:	General
Definition:	A reading that measures the quantity of light striking a subject. One makes a reading with a light meter that contains a white half sphere that stands in for the subject. The sphere is directed towards the camera so the light striking the subject is also striking the sphere. Another kind of light reading is called reflective light reading.

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