Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've used the Sekonic Studio Deluxe for almost as long as Jim. A bullet proof device, however I've found it not to be very useable at the low light end (e.g. indoor available light) that's why I went to the more sensitive 308. I used to use the Studio with all my "auto" bodies because I found the incident features to be very useful. Now with the 308 and it easy to use reflected, flash and incident modes, the Studio has been retired. The 408 has many more features than the 308 including an analog scale and at least two remembered readings that I lust after, but if size is important the 308 should be considered. I think I posted ealier on a similar thread and misrepresented the Studio Meter, giving it a number in the digital meter models. Sorry for the confusion. Jim is correct. The Sekonic Studio Deluxe is a great meter, however for practical low light (bordering on tripod use) I found the Studio to be lacking on the low end. Regards, Roger Jim Brick wrote: > > Having used a Sekonic Studio Deluxe for 27 years, I can vouch for it's > simplicity and accuracy. And no batteries. Always on. Always works. > Reflected, incident, low light, high light. Save $50 over the 318. When I > had an M2, I carried the Deluxe in my pocket for tough situations. Never > failed. > > Being old, I have an affection for analog meters (and speedometers). You > can move the meter and watch the reading change. You can get a feeling for > the light direction and intensity that you cannot as easily do with a > digital meter. I have a Gossen Luna Star F2. Absolutely wonderful meter. > Does everything short of washing the dishes. It actually has an analog > representation of the reading (or readings) which helps. when using the > Luna Star, I rely heavily on this scale. But it is static. Push the button, > it takes a reading. If I wasn't interested in flash metering and the > flash/ambient mixed mode, I would only have the Sekonic Studio Deluxe. > > http://www.sekonic.com/Products/L-398M.html > > Jim > > At 03:18 PM 12/4/98 -0800, you wrote: > >I'm debating myself in choosing lightmeter for my M3. I need it not only > >for outdoor shots but also indoor shots. Therefore, lower end of the meter > >should be reasonably sensitive enough. What I have in mind is either Lunar > >Pro Digital or Sekonic L-318B. I don't want to get too much expensive ones > >with spot meter and flash capabilities. Can you please share your > >experience with me? I need a meter that's simple to use and that's gonna > >last more than 15 years... Thank you. > >* what kind of neck strap is good for M3? Please be specific on brand model > >name. > > > >Jason