Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/25

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Subject: RE: [Leica] Basic light meter recommendation?
From: "Zeissler, Mitch" <mzeissle@gcipoa.gannett.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 11:21:24 -0500

Matthew...

I have used several hand meters over the past few years; my comments are
as follows:

++++++++++++++++++++
Sekonic L-158 Auto-Lumi  -  Very light.  Inexpensive and built like it;
mine broke within days of taking delivery.  Metering is fairly accurate
and it does not require batteries.  Not recommended for anything
approaching normal use.

++++++++++++++++++++
Sekonic L-508 Zoom Master  -  Heavy; requires belt holster or large
pocket for field use.  Expensive and robust; mine has been thoroughly
used in all scenarios and has never failed me.  Metering is extremely
accurate; requires one AA battery over many months of use.

++++++++++++++++++++
Sekonic L-208 Twinmate  -  Very light, though not as light as the L-158.
Relatively inexpensive, but robust nonetheless; mine has been moderately
used and has not failed with field use.  Metering is quite accurate;
requires one coin size Lithium CR2032 battery; mine is still using the
original 8 months later.  One of the few small light meters available
with *both* incident and reflected light measurement.  Can be mounted on
the hot shoe, but is very large on the camera if done so.  I replaced my
L-508 with this model because I was tired of hauling the heavier meter
around with me.  Favorite meter so far.

/Mitch

- -----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Powell [mailto:mlpowell@directvinternet.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 11:37 PM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: [Leica] Basic light meter recommendation?


Can anyone recommend a good, basic handheld light meter?

It'll be used with my future (planned, subject to change) M4-P and
Rolleiflex. I've never used a handheld meter, and don't really know what
to look for. The ones I see getting rave reviews are often in the $400
range or better - which is kinda rough on a student.

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