Photoskeptic Posted July 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) After forty eight years of photography I find myself in need of a meter. I have never used a meter, never even had one in my hand. So I'm looking for recommendations for a simple, reliable, consistent meter. Thank you for all replies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Bastian A. Posted July 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2008 Gossen Digisix. Small, light, reliable. (But it's not a spot meter). B. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted July 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 21, 2008 Sekonic L308s? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgray Posted July 21, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 21, 2008 I second the Sekonic L308s. Only handheld meter I've ever used (just got it), but it's very straightforward and user-friendly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom.leininger Posted July 21, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 21, 2008 I would second the 308s. Sekonic L-308S FLASHMATE Small and easy to use and reliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted July 21, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 21, 2008 Gossen Digisix is simple, reliable, consistent and very good value. Digiflash (same size etc) costs a little bit more, but if you use multiple flash it is incredibly helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted July 21, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sekonic 308 again. I've half a dozen meters, but this would be a great addition to my fleet. Sekonic & Gossen are top class and the little Sekonic is priced right. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 21, 2008 Share #8 Posted July 21, 2008 Gossen Digisix again. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gesper Posted July 21, 2008 Share #9 Posted July 21, 2008 I bought a Gossen Variosix F (European version of LunaStar F) on eBay for $67. Works great, reads well in low light, and my aging eyes appreciate the huge digital readout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 21, 2008 Share #10 Posted July 21, 2008 I've got a Minolta Autometer bought s/h. It also works as a flash meter which could come in useful. The Gossen meters are very good too or Voigtlander make a neat little shoe fitting meter. Personally I'd go for one that takes incident readings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted July 21, 2008 Share #11 Posted July 21, 2008 I have two meters, an ancient Lunasix F which I wouldn't buy any more due to its size - GOSSEN Foto- und Lichtmesstechnik, Belichtungsmesser, Luxmeter, Leuchtdichte-Messung ...and the Sekonic L-208 Sekonic L-208 TWINMATE Theoretically the Sekonic would fit on the flash shoe (an adaptor is provided), in practice this makes the camera too clumsy for my taste. I use it as a small handheld solution. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Freedman Posted July 21, 2008 Share #12 Posted July 21, 2008 I have the Gossen digisix and the Sekonic 308 and I find the Sekonic easier to use and nicer to handle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlancasterd Posted July 21, 2008 Share #13 Posted July 21, 2008 After forty eight years of photography I find myself in need of a meter. I have never used a meter, never even had one in my hand. So I'm looking for recommendations for a simple, reliable, consistent meter.Thank you for all replies. I have a Gossen Sixtomat digital which I have no hesitation in recommending. It is light, and very easy to use in either incident or reflected light modes, with a very clear digital (LCD) readout. It is also quite cheap, relatively slim and fits easily into an outer pocket of a gadget bag. It also runs on one, readily available, AA battery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted July 21, 2008 Share #14 Posted July 21, 2008 Hi, I use the Gossen Digipro F and it works excellent. I like the digital readout. you can also use this meter for flash systems. I had a Gossen Digisix and I sold it. It was eating those tiny CR2032 batteries. So each time I wanted to us it the batteries were dead. The Digipro F is larger and works on one AA size battery. Hope this is some help regards, Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted July 21, 2008 Thank you, everyone, for your input. I've ordered a Sekonic L308s. Ruben, I really liked the design and features of the DigiPro F, but it's quite a bit more expensive than the Sekonik. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_newell Posted July 21, 2008 Share #16 Posted July 21, 2008 I own a Digisix. I recommend the Sekonic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maddoc2003jp Posted July 22, 2008 Share #17 Posted July 22, 2008 Digisix or Sekonic L308 ... (I like the Digisix for its size but the Sekonic is better ...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted July 22, 2008 Share #18 Posted July 22, 2008 Gossen Digisix. It's always in my pocket. Very small & acurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongrelnomad Posted July 22, 2008 Share #19 Posted July 22, 2008 I have a Gossen Digisix, and really like it for use with my Hasselblad 503CW. HOWEVER, this is exclusively down to the exposure method of the Hassie. It uses EV numbers, and the Gossen alows a digital EV-reading with a single click. Very useful for the Hassie, not so much for a Leica where you have to then plug in the EV value to find the relevant Shutter-speed and f-stop settings. Just my $.10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share #20 Posted July 22, 2008 I have a Gossen Digisix, and really like it for use with my Hasselblad 503CW. HOWEVER, this is exclusively down to the exposure method of the Hassie. It uses EV numbers, and the Gossen alows a digital EV-reading with a single click. Very useful for the Hassie, not so much for a Leica where you have to then plug in the EV value to find the relevant Shutter-speed and f-stop settings. Just my $.10 Thanks for your input. I need the meter for my new 612 as I'm a little unsure of exposures over f16. Still using my good eyesight and experience for my M3 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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