What is the difference between incident and reflective light meters, and when should you use each?

What is the difference between incident and reflective light meters, and when should you use each?

• A. Incident meters measure light reflected by the subject; reflective meters measure light falling onto the subject.
• B. They measure the same thing.
• C. Incident meters measure light falling onto the subject; reflective meters measure light reflected by the subject; use incident for exposure accuracy and reflective for subject-based exposure.
• D. These meters are used only for video work.

Answer: (C)