Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> LUGers, > > Is it possible to justify use of an incident meter for a M6. > I have been trying to justify it. Surely it spoils any spontaneity > Opinions? > > Thanks > > > Darrell > > > ----------------------------- > > From: "Nick Lai" <n_lai@hotmail.com> > Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:54:56 PDT > Subject: [Leica] Incident light meter > > LUGers, > > Can anyone recommend a good incident light meter to complement my M6? > > I want something lightweight for travel, and probably digital for > correct reads in low light situations. A couple of contenders appear to > be the Seconic L-318B Digilite (around $220) and the Gossen Luna Pro > Digital. Both are about 4 oz. Opinions? > > Thanks, > > Nick > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > > ------------------------------ > > ---------------------------- > > From: pchefurka@plaintree.com > Date: Wed, 12 Aug 98 14:49:05 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Leica] Incident light meter > > I use a Sekonic L328, and I'm very happy with it. Others here have > commented on the power-up time of this model and its relatives (about > > 1.5 seconds), but I've never found that to be a problem. A 5 degree > semi-spot attachment is available for it as well, so it pretty much > covers all the bases. > > I think you'll find that the Sekonics, the Gossens and the Minoltas > all have their champions, and with good reason - they're all very > good > meters. Each one will have aspects that appeal to some and not to > others. A few minutes hands-on in a store is probably the only > solution. > > Paul Chefurka > > ------------------------------ > >