2010/12/29 Eric Weir <eew...@bellsouth.net>: > > On Dec 28, 2010, at 9:55 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > >> I used a Gossen LunaSix when I had my studio and the major brands are always >> a good bet. That said, I currently use Shepherd/Polaris. It will do >> ambient/flash/multiple flash with both reflected and incident reading. It's >> accurate and is easier on the wallet. >> >> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=shepherd&N=0&InitialSearch=yes > > I've been gearing up for something more rudimentary and cheaper than most of > what's been recommended here. I'd been thinking about a used Sekonic L-398, > then found I could get decent prices on new ones. Then a couple days ago I > came across the L-208, a simpler meter at half the price. > > I checked out reviews by buyers at B&H and Adorama, and found that even > several pros thought highly of it. Construction is apparently not as solid as > some would like, but others found it plenty robust. With my $50 store credit > at Adorama from my rebate experience I could get it for about $50 with free > shipping. I figure if it breaks, or it's not what I hoped it would be, or I > lose it, I'm not out that much. > > I want a meter mainly to help me learn about exposure -- so maybe someday I > can learn to get along without a meter, as i understand some do. So, barring > any strong advice to the contrary, I'll probably place the order tomorrow. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Eric Weir > Decatur, GA USA
I thought about simple meters as well partly because of price, partly because an old style meter is more classy near a C330 than a modern one ;) The thing is, I need a flashmeter anyway. But thanks, it makes me think more which can't be bad. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs ---------------------- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13" Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
