Why don't you give "dad's" old meter a try first? If it works at all it is probable pretty accurate. If it isn't then you can think about replacing it. If you do, I suggest spending a little bit more than you are thinking of and getting something a little more versatile. The Sekonic L-308 b (or b II) that Aaron and I like often can be had for about $200 used and gives you flash metering capability as well as being pocket sized and using one AA battery for power.
About the best meter for hot lights and incident metering is the Sekonic Studio Deluxe meter in its various guises. The current one is the L-398 I believe, previously it was called the L-28, and long ago it was the Norwood Director. It has probably been in production longer than any other meter, there must be a reason. Usually sells used for about what you are wanting to pay, an L-28 can sometimes be found for $50 or so. They don't use batteries at all. I've owned two of them over the years. Others will recommend other brands. I have no experience with them, my Sekonics have served me well over the years. Before the Sekonics I used a Weston Master but those are more collector's items than users today. Ciao, graywolf ----- Original Message ----- From: David Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 7:33 AM Subject: Lightmeter for Yashica-Mat > All this talk about spot meters has me now wondering > what to get for use with Dad's Yashica-Mat camera.This > model does not have a built in light meter and the ancient > Sekonic he had i'm not sure is still acurate. > Can any one recommend something newer(his is about 30 > years old,no model number on it) > I'd assume i should be looking for an incedent type or > would it be advisable to get an all round one incase > i do any indoor available light work. > Price is iffy as i'm trying to save up for an MZ-5n and pay > off the D1 loan so a meter in thr range of say:: $125 to 175 USd > would help. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
