Light meter for strobes
Jul 24, 2012 13:33:03 #
Please advise me on what would be the best Light meter for strobes in my studio, Thank you very much in advance of your help. Candy
Jul 24, 2012 23:14:07 #
Didn't give a budget but I would buy one of these:
Kenko KFM-1100 $329
http://www.adorama.com/KNKFM1100.html
Minolta went out of business and my favorite Minolta meter got re-branded by Kenko. Easy to use!
There are less expensive meters, like the Shepard.
http://www.adorama.com/SBP.html
I've had a Shepard, not this particular one, but it was pretty good.
Gossen is a very well-respected brand...what most studios I worked for used- this model looks like a good value: http://www.adorama.com/GSDPF.html
Kenko KFM-1100 $329
http://www.adorama.com/KNKFM1100.html
Minolta went out of business and my favorite Minolta meter got re-branded by Kenko. Easy to use!
There are less expensive meters, like the Shepard.
http://www.adorama.com/SBP.html
I've had a Shepard, not this particular one, but it was pretty good.
Gossen is a very well-respected brand...what most studios I worked for used- this model looks like a good value: http://www.adorama.com/GSDPF.html
Jul 24, 2012 23:19:16 #
Jul 24, 2012 23:24:25 #
Candy wrote:
Thank You GN, it sounds good I will take a look. Thanks for your help.
Like a good lens, a light meter is a long-time investment.
Jul 24, 2012 23:28:11 #
I agree with you I am specializing in macro of plant interiors for pleasure, I have recently purchased the canon 100mm professional, it is a wonderful lens.
Jul 25, 2012 00:21:52 #
Jul 25, 2012 00:27:06 #
CaptainC wrote:
Another great one is the sekonic 358.
Wish they would have chosen different color scheme on that one.
I have it and have a hard time reading the lettering against the silver case, but it is a really good meter.
Jul 25, 2012 01:06:56 #
CaptainC wrote:
Another great one is the sekonic 358.
I use this meter. You can get a rf insert that will trigger Pocketwizards. Push a button on the meter -- trigger your flash. You get the reading.
Jul 25, 2012 02:10:55 #
CaptainC wrote:
Another great one is the sekonic 358.
FWIW, I agree!
Jul 25, 2012 08:32:37 #
PalePictures wrote:
I use this meter. You can get a rf insert that will trigger Pocketwizards. Push a button on the meter -- trigger your flash. You get the reading.
CaptainC wrote:
Another great one is the sekonic 358.
I use this meter. You can get a rf insert that will trigger Pocketwizards. Push a button on the meter -- trigger your flash. You get the reading.
The rf insert is a reasonable price too!
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/221079-REG/Sekonic_401_621_RT_32_Digital_Radio_Transmitter.html
Jul 25, 2012 11:56:10 #
i use the little sekonic 308s and it is great..has never let me down.
Jul 25, 2012 12:02:57 #
i think it's pretty nice that you got some great answers besides the crappy....this subject has been brought up before, do a search.
i know quite a few pro photographers and they pretty much all use the sekonic 358, as captain stated. i bought the 308s because i couldn't afford the 358 at the time, but i have been very happy with it. i would buy the 358, based on that's pretty much what the pro's use.
i know quite a few pro photographers and they pretty much all use the sekonic 358, as captain stated. i bought the 308s because i couldn't afford the 358 at the time, but i have been very happy with it. i would buy the 358, based on that's pretty much what the pro's use.
Jul 26, 2012 20:34:34 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
Didn't give a budget but I would buy one of these:... (show quote)
I have the Shepard you linked to, bought it used from B&H. Does everything I need, never been a problem
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