Light meters: Any suggestions for a reasonably good light meter at a reasonalby good price? I've been looking at a Sekonic L-308S. Does any have any experience with this model?

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Feb 29, 2012 17:35:31 #

Lmarc Loc: Ojojona, Honduras

Any suggestions for a reasonably good light meter at a reasonalby good price?

I've been looking at a Sekonic L-308S. Does any have any experience with this model?

Feb 29, 2012 19:10:53 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I got this one for Christmas. Have only played a little in the house. I am getting great pictures from it.
Erv

Feb 29, 2012 20:34:21 #

sloscheider Loc: Minnesota

I have a Sekonic 358 and like it. I got it used through Craigs List for $200 and had to get a new battery so about $210. They work pretty much the same way. I have to say that most of the time I don't need it but in a few situations it has been handy and well, it's sort of fun to mess around with :)

The Polaris model is said to work well too but there is no support for it from anywhere...

Feb 29, 2012 20:42:19 #

sinatraman Loc: Vero Beach Florida, Earth,alpha quaudrant

keh.com look under flash acseesories, they have plenty of good lightmeters. sekonic is a good brand as well as minolta

Feb 29, 2012 22:10:05 #

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Sekonic makes a quality product.

You could check this out:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=435416

Feb 29, 2012 23:06:21 #

Lmarc Loc: Ojojona, Honduras

Thanks for the replies! I'm glad to see the consensus of quality, and the price is right.

Mar 1, 2012 07:37:33 #

George H Loc: Brooklyn, New York

Lmarc wrote:

Any suggestions for a reasonably good light meter at a reasonalby good price?

I've been looking at a Sekonic L-308S. Does any have any experience with this model?

Lmarc,
Very good meter, all of the Sekonic meters are well made and all I can say is learn how to use it. It will help you take a much better photo.

George

Mar 1, 2012 07:58:55 #

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

I looked at the L308, L358 when I was shopping for one.

The L308 is basic but a good meter...I'd buy it except that I was tight on cash and so I got the Polaris SPD100 which got great reviews.

One difference to note is that the L398 (as opposed to the Polaris) displays the exact f/stop on the LCD without the "gas gage" thing at the bottom that the Polaris has.

Also the current ISO is displayed there...in my opinion a better layout than the Polaris.

The cost difference is not that great so IF I had to do it over, I'd get the Sekonic L-308.

Mar 1, 2012 14:27:00 #

wflydon

I have been using the Sekonic for 5 years or so. In fact I have two due not being able to find the first one for a couple of days. I usually use spot meters, both in camera or hand held when shooting with my SLR, but use the Sekonic when doing Street Work. I have found it to be as accurate as any other meter I have ever used. Get a reading for sunning side of street vis a vis the shaded side. Price is about $130.00 B&H.

Mar 1, 2012 14:29:01 #

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

wflydon wrote:

Yikes! What Sekonic meter are you getting for $130.00?

Mar 1, 2012 14:58:04 #

johnr9999 Loc: Carlton, OR

I use the Pentax Spotmeter V for my 4x5 photography. It is a 1 degree and simple to use. Got it on ebay, cheap, and had to have the battery converted. Old style was no longer available. I can see where it would be advantageous for digital photography. I put a zone system decal on mine which really enhances its usability

Mar 1, 2012 15:24:06 #

sloscheider Loc: Minnesota

Beware of some of the older meters if you need a flash based exposure meter - some of them don't deal with flash.

Mar 1, 2012 17:07:35 #

Rich Maher Loc: Sonoma County, CA

Gossen also makes a quality meter. I love my LunaPro digital.

Mar 1, 2012 17:34:10 #

wflydon

The model is the Twinmate L-208. It,s a small meter that fits in the palm of my hand and is as accurate as any meter I have ever owned. That includes hand held meters costing $400. to $500.

Mar 1, 2012 23:30:34 #

johnr9999 Loc: Carlton, OR

sloscheider wrote:

Beware of some of the older meters if you need a flash based exposure meter - some of them don't deal with flash.

Well, he did ask specifically for a light meter.

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