You can measure the light either from the camera position or from close to the subject. The reading can be taken in two ways: using the light reflected from the subject or the incident light falling on the subject. Incident light readings can only be taken using a hand-held meter.
A reflected light reading, taken by both built-in and hand-held meters, measures the light bouncing off the subject. It can he measured either from the camera position, where you will actually take the photograph, or close to the subject. Taking the reading from the camera position will give an overall impression of the available light, including the background. But, if one part of the picture is more important than the rest, walk up to it and take the reading, or measure the light on a substitute. For example, a hand held close to the meter will represent skin tones in a portrait if similarly lit. Read the rest of this entry »
The electric food mixer is truly a labour-saving appliance. Many variations can be found from the simple hand-held type to the large table-top version with additional attachments, such as juice extractor, liquidizer, vegetable peeler, can opener and grinder.
At the heart of all mains powered mixers is a series-wound brush-gear motor. This type of motor is used because of its good power output (up to 3hp on large table-top models) combined with the capacity for variable-speed control. These two advantages make this aversatile appliance. Read the rest of this entry »
