what film are you planning to shoot? Gold, pro image, portra 400 all can. be easily shot 3 stops over and still look. perfectly fine. Same with Hp5.
if I am in doubt I just use an app to get the darkest spot metered only once and I look at that as barer minimum and shoot everything at or above that.
Honestly I wish I could shoot without a meter and hopefully I'll be there in time!
I have spent some time thinking about the alternatives and whether or not I pick up an M3 and a separate meter until I get to grips with shooting without one.
metering is overrated ;)
what film are you planning to shoot? Gold, pro image, portra 400 all can. be easily shot 3 stops over and still look. perfectly fine. Same with Hp5.
if I am in doubt I just use an app to get the darkest spot metered only once and I look at that as barer minimum and shoot everything at or above that.