light meter
Apr 4, 2015 07:43:59 #
Bugfan
Loc: Toronto, Canada
I use a Sekonic L758DR, best meter I ever owned.
For very long exposures I use a Gosse Luna Six from the seventies. It has a spot meter attachment in addition to a white dome. This one comes from the seventies so I don't know if it's still available except in the used market.
For very long exposures I use a Gosse Luna Six from the seventies. It has a spot meter attachment in addition to a white dome. This one comes from the seventies so I don't know if it's still available except in the used market.
Apr 4, 2015 08:03:21 #
Apr 4, 2015 08:16:04 #
foodviseyummy wrote:
what is a good light meter to buy using a 35mm manual camera
I use the Sekonic 478DR, but this is because I also trigger remote lights and the DR works with Pocket Wizards. So you need to think about what you need to meter for? Will you be shooting in studio, and do you trigger strobes remotely?
But Sekonic has a lot of great meters at different capabilities and price ranges.
Apr 4, 2015 09:01:03 #
Apr 4, 2015 09:19:52 #
I've been using my Gossen Luna Pro since the mid 70s and it's still going strong. Take care & ...
Apr 4, 2015 09:24:01 #
I have used a Pentax Digital Spot meter for years. Seems like they are still being made, in that there are several on the internet if you search. I originally got it for large format film using Adam's zone system, but find that I get good histograms exposing to control the highlights.
Apr 4, 2015 09:35:32 #
If I have the Pentax Digital Spot meter I would sell it and buy another meter. It seems that used Pentax Spot Meter demands so much money that you could sell it and buy something like the Sekonic L758.
Apr 4, 2015 11:26:47 #
Leicaflex wrote:
I have used a Weston V for years, very reliable. No batteries.
Spot on every-time.
http://scruss.com/enterprise.net/weston/
Spot on every-time.
http://scruss.com/enterprise.net/weston/
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Same here.
I also have a Pentax Spot Meter I use as well - Yes - Even with digital.
Apr 4, 2015 11:31:32 #
foodviseyummy wrote:
what is a good light meter to buy using a 35mm manual camera
Sekonic L 768DR
--Bob
Apr 4, 2015 11:36:49 #
If you will be shooting mostly b/w film, you should consider a 1 degree spot meter such as a Pentax. That way you can meter off the shadow areas that you will use to determine your exposure. With b/w film, incident meters work fine in low contrast situations but have a tendency to overexpose high contrast subjects IMO.
Apr 4, 2015 12:18:33 #
foodviseyummy wrote:
what is a good light meter to buy using a 35mm manual camera
Luna Pro !
A Spotmeter is great as well. Not sure what is made today. I've used
Pentax Spotmeter
Have or have owned
Minolta Spotmeter
Gossen Luna Pro Meter
Gossen Luna Six Meter
Not sure if Sony continued Minolta's meter line. Sekonic is a well known brand as well, just not favored by the crowd I ran with. {Not familiar enough with today's Chinese knock-offs to make recommendations there. Though some of the similar Chinese strobes seem OK.} But stick to one of the above big names in meters and you won't go wrong.
Oh, don't bother with ancient / vintage / antique meters w/o batteries. The cells from those days seem to go bad. I had a co-worker once who would constantly smash old Weston V meters and through them away. I have one in fact that is just something to look at. Aim it at the sun and the needle barely deflects. Dead!
Apr 4, 2015 12:34:29 #
rpavich wrote:
Sekonic 308S or 358.
:thumbup: :thumbup: But Gossen is also great. I have had a Sekonic 308 for many years and it keeps doing its job well.
Apr 4, 2015 12:37:19 #
Leicaflex wrote:
I have used a Weston V for years, very reliable. No batteries.
Spot on every-time.
http://scruss.com/enterprise.net/weston/
Spot on every-time.
http://scruss.com/enterprise.net/weston/
Oh Wow!! I have one in my storage area that I haven't used in at least 20 years. Maybe I'll put it on eBay and see what it's worth. At least $10. ;-)
Apr 4, 2015 12:58:47 #
I have a Gossen Luna Pro SBC with a 1 deg spot meter attachment and a Minolta IIIF with a spot meter attachment and likely would buy a Sekonic model that would also trigger my camera, probably the L-478DR at a minimum.
Apr 4, 2015 14:15:18 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
Unless you need to meter flash and/or studio strobes, I'd recommend a Sekonic 298 or 398. These are compact, but built like tanks and don't require any battery at all. I've got a 30 year old 298 that's just as accurate today as it was when new.
298/398 are incident meters, but can optionally be set up for reflective metering if wanted (not sure why... incident is more accurate and easier, when done right).
Both models also use an analog scale that's quick and easy once learned.
If the price tag of a new 398 is more than you want to spend, look for a used one or the earlier 298 model.
298/398 are incident meters, but can optionally be set up for reflective metering if wanted (not sure why... incident is more accurate and easier, when done right).
Both models also use an analog scale that's quick and easy once learned.
If the price tag of a new 398 is more than you want to spend, look for a used one or the earlier 298 model.
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