StephenM
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For snapshots I use a digital camera, always set on aperture priority. As the viewfinder is electronic, I can see when the exposure needs adjustment (most of the time with a 14mm lens when there's sky in the picture - it's a full frame camera) and turn the exposure compensation dial.
My more serious photography uses film cameras without meters, and does include church interiors where the light level isn't very high. My Sekonic spot meter won't give a reading in these conditions, and I either have to fall back on the white handkerchief method* or use my Lunasix. In this situation I can't turn the light on, and need to use a more sensitive meter.
* Take a reading from a white handerchief which reflects more light than the dark wood pews and adjust the reading.
My more serious photography uses film cameras without meters, and does include church interiors where the light level isn't very high. My Sekonic spot meter won't give a reading in these conditions, and I either have to fall back on the white handkerchief method* or use my Lunasix. In this situation I can't turn the light on, and need to use a more sensitive meter.
* Take a reading from a white handerchief which reflects more light than the dark wood pews and adjust the reading.