Author Topic: light meter help (Read 7910 times)

Greg Boiarsky · « **on:** February 09, 2007, 12:10 »

I need a light/flash meter.

What light meter do you use, if any? I'm considering a Sekonic L-308s. It has great press and is relatively inexpensive, but lacks features like a light analyzer to help balance ambient light and flash. Does anyone have experience with this meter, or any other, that might help me with my choice?

hatman12 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2007, 14:24 »

I don't know about flash, but for all other situations when I feel the lighting might confuse my Nikon's internal meter, I use a rare, highly technical and unique item....

..... the back of my left hand.

Works every time, probably because it equates to 18% grey.

eendicott · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2007, 14:56 »

....along those lines, this article may be of interest:

http://www.stockasylum.com/text-pages/column/jtt21-022007-plane.htm

ProfessorGB - I'm in the same boat you are and have been shopping for a couple of months. Everyone tells me to buy the Sekonic you mention as well.

Greg Boiarsky · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2007, 15:10 »

Yeah--it looks like a good deal. It seems a bit pricey until I consider how many thousands I've already put into my kit. And, I need it.

I'll let you know how it works when it arrives.

Quote from: eendicott on February 09, 2007, 14:56

....along those lines, this article may be of interest:

http://www.stockasylum.com/text-pages/column/jtt21-022007-plane.htm

ProfessorGB - I'm in the same boat you are and have been shopping for a couple of months. Everyone tells me to buy the Sekonic you mention as well.

leaf · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2007, 15:16 »

Quote from: eendicott on February 09, 2007, 14:56

....along those lines, this article may be of interest:

http://www.stockasylum.com/text-pages/column/jtt21-022007-plane.htm

ProfessorGB - I'm in the same boat you are and have been shopping for a couple of months. Everyone tells me to buy the Sekonic you mention as well.

great read

the Sekonic L-308s can't do spot metering though can it? i have been thinking about a light meter a bit recently. this one looks pretty nice.

leaf · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2007, 15:18 »

ah yes, spot metering ups the anty a bit ... a couple hundred $$'s more.

spot meter at b&H

Greg Boiarsky · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2007, 16:56 »

It does up the price. But, I also don't need spot metering now that I have the 30D. I really only need the new meter for when I'm using my studio lights.

Quote from: leaf on February 09, 2007, 15:18

ah yes, spot metering ups the anty a bit ... a couple hundred $$'s more.

spot meter at b&H

MiguelAngelo · « **Reply #7 on:** February 09, 2007, 20:00 »

I use one Minolta (I don't remember the model and it's not here) but I've heard good things about the Sekonic.
I only use the Minolta because I also have one underwater housing for it, and It always go with me when I dive.

leaf · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2007, 12:51 »

ooohh underwater photography. What type of housing do you have for your camera? and lights?

it was nice to have the portfolio links now to take a look at some of your pics.

Grizzlybear · « **Reply #9 on:** February 19, 2007, 04:54 »

Quote from: hatman12 on February 09, 2007, 14:24

I don't know about flash, but for all other situations when I feel the lighting might confuse my Nikon's internal meter, I use a rare, highly technical and unique item....

..... the back of my left hand.

Works every time, probably because it equates to 18% grey.

back of your left hand would be 36%grey - you would need to open up one stop-anyway kodak reckon that 13% grey is the correct mid-tone, regards, grizzlybear

Grizzlybear · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2007, 04:58 »

Hi, I use a Polaris 2 flash meter,for reflected and incident readings,wired or wireless flash reading,and multiple flash readings-excellent value, $430 in New Zealand, maybe $150-$200 in U.S, regards,grizzlybear

mjp · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2007, 13:25 »

Hi,

I ordered SEKONIC L-358 light meter last week to help me get correct lightning ratios with studio lights (I shoot about 90% of my work within studio like environment in my living room

)).

I found out that it is very hard to get lights powered correctly with on-camera meter (canon rebel xti). So I hope I can get better exposures.

I did not order any spot meter accessories to it, but this meter has option to use one of these external accessories (+150$). I try to post my initial comments when I receive the meter in 2-3 weeks.

br, Mikko P.

leaf · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2007, 07:31 »

Looks nice, I am interested to hear what you think of it.

Greg Boiarsky · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2007, 21:06 »

My Sekonic L-308s arrived today and it works just fine. Very easy to use and works just fine with my lights.

It seems to be a touch flimsier that I would like, but for studio work it should be just great. I'm glad I bought it.

Greg Boiarsky · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2007, 21:39 »

Oh, and another thing. Taking pictures of yourself to test your lights, meter, or lenses will reveal two horrific things: You look older than you think you do, and you look more like your parents than you think you do.

Ick.

eendicott · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2007, 21:49 »

...Must be the light meter

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