Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hasn't the 208 twin mate been discontinued? Zeissler, Mitch wrote: >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. > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html