Digital flash meters

[Monobod]

If, in a studio setup, you use a digital flash meter to take incedent light readings from the subject position, do you point the flash meter at the camera, or at the nearest flashgun to take a reading?

When I take an incedent reading in the field in daylight, I usually point the meter back in the direction of the camera, but in a studio with two or three lights, I am not sure which is correct (or best).

Thanks.

[Malcolm_Stewart]

If, in a studio setup, you use a digital flash meter to take incident light readings from the subject position, do you point the flash meter at the camera, or at the nearest flashgun to take a reading?

When I take an incident reading in the field in daylight, I usually point the meter back in the direction of the camera, but in a studio with two or three lights, I am not sure which is correct (or best).

Thanks.

The whole idea about an incident light meter is to measure the light falling on the subject, and using some assumptions about the normal range of reflectivities, gives a guide for exposure. So outdoors, I'd point an incident meter towards the main light source - the sky or the sun.
Similarly in a studio, I'd place the meter where the subject is and point the meter towards the main light. But, and I'm sure this is where your confusion is coming from, there are many recommendations to split the difference, and point the meter half-way between the light source and the camera! I can't imagine a digital meter making any difference (other than memorising previous shots etc.), to the basic principles.

This guide covers the basic principles for the classic Weston Master

Try p17 for the invercone