Lightmeter for Studio

sam_always · 22nd July 2005

Hi all... i am going to setup a home studio. I am currently straggling on lightmeter, dont know which one to choose. I have less experience and knowledge on lightmeter. PLease recommand me one. my badget is around S$300.. I dont which to get a wrong one or upgrade it next time

.... thanks

reachme2003 · 22nd July 2005

most brands of lightmeter performs about the same functions. features may differ. prices too.

sam_always · 23rd July 2005

oic... but when i browse the bhphoto... the price range of light meter is actually from USD80 to ~USD500... The functionality of the lightmeter increase when the price increase.... most lightmeter can triggle the flash to fire one right?

Spectrum · 23rd July 2005

Originally Posted by sam_always

oic... but when i browse the bhphoto... the price range of light meter is actually from USD80 to ~USD500... The functionality of the lightmeter increase when the price increase.... most lightmeter can triggle the flash to fire one right?

Unless you attached a sync-cord to it. Or fire manually with your lighting system or better still, they have wireless slave.

Cheers dude.

singscott · 23rd July 2005

Check out Sekonic L308S flash mate or the cheaper older version L308B should fit your need nicely but a bit over your budget

Grevolorio · 23rd July 2005

Try the Gossen Digiflash. It does incident, reflected and flash readings. Fits in your pocket and it's one of the cheapest, less than USD200.
Cheers, Gus

detrop · 23rd July 2005

do you want a sole incident light meter or do you want a spot light meter? or combined?

for sole incident light meter, i used Minolta IV and V before. both are equally good and sufficient to handle most metering.

for combined light meter, try the sekonic 558 ( i think the model number is this)

as for spot, i've forgotten wat brand i used previously.

sam_always · 23rd July 2005

sekonic 558 is too expensive already. 2 times my budget. how about Sekonic 358? anyone having it? is it a combine light meter? or just sole incident? thanks

Nick80 · 24th July 2005

Suggest a Polaris, probably under SGD 300. Ruby Photo should have them. Can do cordless synch. I bought mind from fotoguide (not around anymore) for about $250.

xl1 · 24th July 2005

Originally Posted by sam_always

Hi all... i am going to setup a home studio. I am currently straggling on lightmeter, dont know which one to choose. I have less experience and knowledge on lightmeter. PLease recommand me one. my badget is around S$300.. I dont which to get a wrong one or upgrade it next time .... thanks

Sekonic 308B either the new one or the old one....very good!

Hobbes234 · 25th July 2005

Originally Posted by xl1

Sekonic 308B either the new one or the old one....very good!

Hi X1.. could you please elaborate?
I intend to get one also...

dreamseeker · 25th July 2005

The Sekonic 308B is small, light & fits into pocket.

Can take incident, reflective & flash reading. Can take cord & cordless flash reading. However, you need to attach a sync cord to trigger the flash. Unless you use radio or IR to trigger flash.

Light meters with Spot metering, generally much more expensive.

22nd July 2005	#1
sam_always Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 599	Lightmeter for Studio Hi all... i am going to setup a home studio. I am currently straggling on lightmeter, dont know which one to choose. I have less experience and knowledge on lightmeter. PLease recommand me one. my badget is around S$300.. I dont which to get a wrong one or upgrade it next time .... thanks

22nd July 2005	#2
reachme2003 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,540	most brands of lightmeter performs about the same functions. features may differ. prices too.

23rd July 2005	#3
sam_always Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 599	oic... but when i browse the bhphoto... the price range of light meter is actually from USD80 to ~USD500... The functionality of the lightmeter increase when the price increase.... most lightmeter can triggle the flash to fire one right?

23rd July 2005	#5
singscott Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: www.whltelightphotographer.com Posts: 1,659	Check out Sekonic L308S flash mate or the cheaper older version L308B should fit your need nicely but a bit over your budget

23rd July 2005	#6
Grevolorio New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 13	Try the Gossen Digiflash. It does incident, reflected and flash readings. Fits in your pocket and it's one of the cheapest, less than USD200. Cheers, Gus

23rd July 2005	#7
detrop Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nowhere but ClubSNAP Posts: 192	do you want a sole incident light meter or do you want a spot light meter? or combined? for sole incident light meter, i used Minolta IV and V before. both are equally good and sufficient to handle most metering. for combined light meter, try the sekonic 558 ( i think the model number is this) as for spot, i've forgotten wat brand i used previously.

24th July 2005	#9
Nick80 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 79	Suggest a Polaris, probably under SGD 300. Ruby Photo should have them. Can do cordless synch. I bought mind from fotoguide (not around anymore) for about $250.

25th July 2005	#12
dreamseeker Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 354	The Sekonic 308B is small, light & fits into pocket. Can take incident, reflective & flash reading. Can take cord & cordless flash reading. However, you need to attach a sync cord to trigger the flash. Unless you use radio or IR to trigger flash. Light meters with Spot metering, generally much more expensive.