280 THE HASSELBLAD MANUAL
Figure 15-6 Refl ected meter readings. Four illustrations showing 18% refl ectance areas for a spot
meter reading with a built-in exposure metering system for fi lm or digital photography. Areas
with the same refl ectance should be selected for a center area or center spot area reading
whenever available.
there are any areas that have an 18% refl ectance value. While doing so, also evaluate whether
the selected 18% area receives the same amount of light as most other areas that need to be
properly exposed within the composed picture (Figures 15-7).
For example, if most of the scene is in sunlight, select an 18% area in sunlight, not the
shade or vice versa. Select a shaded 18% subject area if most of the other areas are also in