Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I also use a 508 with my MF outfit and love it. However, one failing that it has compared to the Minolta spot meter is that it is less sensitive - this has proved to be real problem when using it as a flash meter and trying to measure shadow detail values. It's a minor gripe really. Mark Pope Swindon, Wilts UK http://www.monomagic.co.uk - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bernard Degaute" <bernard.degaute@village.uunet.be> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 19 July 2001 19:18 Subject: Re: [Leica] Meter Choices, anyone? > >Annie, > > > >The Sekonic L-508 is the meter I use and I love it. Bought it a couple > years ago > >for work with the zone system but also use it in my studio. It's hot. Get > >one...you won't be sorry. > > > >It has a zippy neck strap AND a belt loop. I am a small-boned woman as well > and > >can sooooo understand what you say about it sometimes being hard to hold > all the > >wonderful tools of the photo trade. But they are fun to have and to use. > > > >My motto is: If you've got it, spend it. Then shoot like mad. > >Lea > > Exactly what I think (except I've large hands). You just need spared battery > (standard AA size) but its a wonderful meter. > > Bernard > > > bernard.degaute@village.uunet.be > > >