light meters
Oct 25, 2012 23:50:35 #
Oct 26, 2012 00:05:51 #
Sekonic L-508 - $300-325, but probably less if you price compare.
http://www.amazon.com/SEKONIC-L-508-MASTER-EXTERNAL-LIGHT/dp/B00006I5SF
http://www.amazon.com/SEKONIC-L-508-MASTER-EXTERNAL-LIGHT/dp/B00006I5SF
Oct 26, 2012 00:08:22 #
Sekonic L358
http://www.adorama.com/SKL358.html?refby
Only negative thing about it is the white print on silver case, hard to read at times.
Plus- you can but a radio transmitter module to trigger your strobes.
http://www.adorama.com/SKL358.html?refby
Only negative thing about it is the white print on silver case, hard to read at times.
Plus- you can but a radio transmitter module to trigger your strobes.
Oct 26, 2012 00:13:53 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Sekonic L358
http://www.adorama.com/SKL358.html?refby
Only negative thing about it is the white print on silver case, hard to read at times.
Plus- you can but a radio transmitter module to trigger your strobes.
http://www.adorama.com/SKL358.html?refby
Only negative thing about it is the white print on silver case, hard to read at times.
Plus- you can but a radio transmitter module to trigger your strobes.
Also an excellent example of the Sekonic brand. Remote action justifies 300 price.
Oct 26, 2012 00:20:32 #
I loved my old Minolta Meter IVF but it's no longer made.
The Kenko KFM 1100 looks to be an exact copy, but as Mogul said, the option of the radio remote trigger makes it a no-brainer.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=514614&is=REG&Q=&A=details
The Kenko KFM 1100 looks to be an exact copy, but as Mogul said, the option of the radio remote trigger makes it a no-brainer.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=514614&is=REG&Q=&A=details
Oct 26, 2012 00:41:10 #
I also use the Sekonic L358 - got it through Craigslist for $200. I use it for setting up with manual flash units. I don't use it a lot but it's handy to have when I need it.
I do with it used standard AA or AAA batteries...
Also the only radio trigger it works with are, I believe, Pocket Wizards which I don't use but it's not a big deal to me. I just carry my camera with me to fire the strobes when I'm taking readings.
I do with it used standard AA or AAA batteries...
Also the only radio trigger it works with are, I believe, Pocket Wizards which I don't use but it's not a big deal to me. I just carry my camera with me to fire the strobes when I'm taking readings.
Oct 26, 2012 04:51:36 #
Oct 26, 2012 05:02:17 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
Gossen Lunapro F. It's a little big to put in a pocket but it's easy to use and gives very good results, plus does flash, for very little money on the auction site
Oct 26, 2012 05:32:25 #
I use a sekonic L-358. i paid around 200 for it on ebay and love it. I use it over in camera metering for most shots now and i never clip my highlights anymore. the light meter has made a drastic improvement in my images. Sekonic also has great tutorials on there website for free that were a great help.
Oct 26, 2012 06:14:14 #
Oct 26, 2012 09:43:56 #
Oct 26, 2012 10:27:41 #
Yup, I use a 35 year old Luna Pro. It works for both reflective and incident light, plus I have the spot attachment.
Of course I have to wear a beret when I use it....
Of course I have to wear a beret when I use it....
Oct 26, 2012 10:37:01 #
Mary P wrote:
What type of light meter do you own and why do you like/not like it?
I have what I consider to be the best, most accurate and reliable meter ever made...the Minolta Flashmeter lll. For reliability and staying power I compare it to the 283 Vivitar flash. Some things are so good they become classics and are preferred years later to more modern equipment. Mine is probably at least 25 years old.
Oct 26, 2012 11:14:25 #
It must be 15-20 years old but I use a Lunasix F in incident mode mostly in the studio... Excellent bit of kit..
Oct 26, 2012 11:19:33 #
I have a IVF and a Pentax spotmeter I use for b/w film photography. The IVF includes an attachment that allows it to be used on the viewing screen of large format cameras, it works but I have found it to be more trouble than it's worth. I use the Pentax most of the time.
For my DSLR I rely on the camera's meter and histograms.
For my DSLR I rely on the camera's meter and histograms.
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