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Aug 17, 2013 11:43:33 #
I always shot manually and took the lighting conditions from there and made my adjustments. I shoot action sports and really didn't need a meter. I started to shoot my Granddaughters and watched a clip on YouTube about using light metes. I thought that it was pretty cool, so now my new toy to purchase is a meter. Any ideas on which type or brand to purchase. I don't want to go crazy as far as $$$$$ is concerned. Around $200.00 or less, is this too little or too much? Thanks for your input to all who respond.
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Aug 17, 2013 12:04:56 #
mort
Loc: california
my favorite meter when i was using b&w film was a weston v . it usually comes
with a cone so you can do incident readings ( meter facing the camera so you can read the light falling on the subject ) . often you can find these meters used
fairly cheap . haven't used a meter for a long time in this new digital age .
with a cone so you can do incident readings ( meter facing the camera so you can read the light falling on the subject ) . often you can find these meters used
fairly cheap . haven't used a meter for a long time in this new digital age .
Aug 17, 2013 12:10:43 #
I think there is a used Weston listed here:
http://www.keh.com/Camera/format-Accessories/system-Light-Meters/category-Light-and-Exposure-Meters?s=1&bcode=GM&ccode=70&cc=80576&r=WG&fij
Sekonic and Gossen both make great meters (Minolta did too), just make sure they still make the batteries for them, if you get something other than a selenium cell type.
http://www.keh.com/Camera/format-Accessories/system-Light-Meters/category-Light-and-Exposure-Meters?s=1&bcode=GM&ccode=70&cc=80576&r=WG&fij
Sekonic and Gossen both make great meters (Minolta did too), just make sure they still make the batteries for them, if you get something other than a selenium cell type.
Aug 17, 2013 13:00:32 #
Aug 17, 2013 14:06:29 #
I picked up a Sekonic Studio for about $25 on Ebay. Does not need batteries. I use my GRD4 to take a reading if i have a film camera witout a meter.
The Lunasix are great meters but they use the old 625 mercury batteries. There are substitutes but I have not tried them.
Light meters are great teaching tools, even for old timers that like to guess at the light readings. Take a guess and then check out your results with a meter and then adjust your head accordingly.
The Lunasix are great meters but they use the old 625 mercury batteries. There are substitutes but I have not tried them.
Light meters are great teaching tools, even for old timers that like to guess at the light readings. Take a guess and then check out your results with a meter and then adjust your head accordingly.
Aug 18, 2013 12:07:49 #
Aug 18, 2013 12:41:03 #
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Aug 18, 2013 12:48:39 #
texasred wrote:
The Lunasix are great meters but they use the old 625 mercury batteries. There are substitutes but I have not tried them.
I have a LunaPro, successor to the LunaSix, which uses the same PX625/PX13 mercury oxide battery. A #675 hearing aid battery, available most anyplace like Dollar General, Walmart, Rite Aid et al, makes a great substitute for any light meter or camera made for the 625 battery. The 675 battery is a little smaller in diameter than the 625 battery but works just fine as is or you can use a small rubber "O" ring to center the 675 battery in the device's battery compartment.
I also have a LunaPro SBC which uses a 9V battery. Either of the Gossen Luna meters work great and are pretty cheap, ~$25-$35 on Ebay. The LunaPro SBC takes readings down to EV -8 which is about the level of ambient light on the dark side of the moon. Never had the opportunity to use it in lighting conditions like that though!
Aug 19, 2013 14:00:59 #
Aug 20, 2013 09:57:35 #
Bugfan
Loc: Toronto, Canada
I have a Gossen Luna Six from my film days in the seventies complete with the spot metering attachment too. It may be upgraded by now but I have no idea what it would cost or what it's called today.
I also use, as my primary meter, a Sekonic L758 which does spot metering, flash metering and incident light. Personally I think it's the best meter on the planet but as a result it's also the most expensive. If you can get it without the radio module that's built in you might be able to save some money.
There is also a cheaper version but by the time you buy the spot meter loupe to insert into the meter you're up to about the same cost. The L758 cost me about $500 a few years ago.
If all you're interested in is lighting at high noon and you're not fussy about spot metering or exposure averaging you can probably get a good meter for around $100 - $200 but alas I can't recommend any specific models of brands except to say that Sekonic and Gossen kind of cornered the meter market.
I hope this helps a little. Good Luck!
I also use, as my primary meter, a Sekonic L758 which does spot metering, flash metering and incident light. Personally I think it's the best meter on the planet but as a result it's also the most expensive. If you can get it without the radio module that's built in you might be able to save some money.
There is also a cheaper version but by the time you buy the spot meter loupe to insert into the meter you're up to about the same cost. The L758 cost me about $500 a few years ago.
If all you're interested in is lighting at high noon and you're not fussy about spot metering or exposure averaging you can probably get a good meter for around $100 - $200 but alas I can't recommend any specific models of brands except to say that Sekonic and Gossen kind of cornered the meter market.
I hope this helps a little. Good Luck!
Aug 20, 2013 12:09:08 #
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Aug 20, 2013 12:11:53 #
Brooklyn-Camera wrote:
I always shot manually and took the lighting condi... (show quote)
You can get a VERY popular light meter for 200.00. The Sekonic L-358.
I have one and love it.
Here is one for 170.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sekonic-L-358-Flash-Light-Meter-/181199156077?pt=US_Light_Meters&hash=item2a304fb36d
Aug 20, 2013 12:25:55 #
rpavich wrote:
You can get a VERY popular light meter for 200.00. The Sekonic L-358.
I have one and love it.
Here is one for 170.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sekonic-L-358-Flash-Light-Meter-/181199156077?pt=US_Light_Meters&hash=item2a304fb36d
I have one and love it.
Here is one for 170.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sekonic-L-358-Flash-Light-Meter-/181199156077?pt=US_Light_Meters&hash=item2a304fb36d
That is a very good price as new ones are around $800. This seller only has 2 feedbacks, both positive but considering the extremely low price and lack of feedbacks I would be cautious.
Aug 20, 2013 12:47:29 #
gmcase wrote:
That is a very good price as new ones are around $800. This seller only has 2 feedbacks, both positive but considering the extremely low price and lack of feedbacks I would be cautious.
No...not a new 358...they are only 285.00 new.
Aug 20, 2013 12:56:44 #
rpavich wrote:
No...not a new 358...they are only 285.00 new.
Have link? Are you referring to a L 358?
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