Lightmeter for Rangefinder

[morganoh]

I had total ZERO knowledge about Lightmeters.
Is there any info that I can read? cos I heard that there are many kind for many usage?

I would like to get a one for my Voigtlander R. Cos I felt that the built in Meter is not very accurate.

Could anyone please recommend me any model with a 2nd hand price of around $100-200?

Thank you

[sfhuang]

Originally Posted by morganoh I had total ZERO knowledge about Lightmeters. Is there any info that I can read? cos I heard that there are many kind for many usage? I would like to get a one for my Voigtlander R. Cos I felt that the built in Meter is not very accurate. Could anyone please recommend me any model with a 2nd hand price of around $100-200? Thank you

I find that my R underexposes about 1 stop as well. Anyway back to your question, you can get a 2nd hand Polaris light meter for 200+.

[morganoh]

Originally Posted by sfhuang I find that my R underexposes about 1 stop as well. Anyway back to your question, you can get a 2nd hand Polaris light meter for 200+.

Can you refer me to anywebsite about this Polaris?

is 200+ price for new or 2nd hand?

I had taken my wedding photo, they alway use a light meter infront of my face, How can I use a light meter if I wish to take Landscapes or any object that is far away from me?

Please advice

[sfhuang]

Originally Posted by morganoh Can you refer me to anywebsite about this Polaris? is 200+ price for new or 2nd hand? I had taken my wedding photo, they alway use a light meter infront of my face, How can I use a light meter if I wish to take Landscapes or any object that is far away from me? Please advice

200+ is for 2nd hand. The one I have is the Dual 5. Info here: http://www.adorama.com/SBP5.html

When they used a light meter in front of your face they're measuring incident light, that is, the light falling on your face. When you wish to take landscapes/far objects you measure reflected light. When buying a light meter, it's therefore preferable to have the incident and reflected measurement modes.

[morganoh]

Originally Posted by sfhuang 200+ is for 2nd hand. The one I have is the Dual 5. Info here: http://www.adorama.com/SBP5.html When they used a light meter in front of your face they're measuring incident light, that is, the light falling on your face. When you wish to take landscapes/far objects you measure reflected light. When buying a light meter, it's therefore preferable to have the incident and reflected measurement modes.

Woh that is an expensive meter >US$300

[Parchiao]

Just a suggestion.

Gossen Digisix

Gossen Digiflash

[morganoh]

Originally Posted by Parchiao Just a suggestion. Gossen Digisix Gossen Digiflash

Thank you

May I know where to buy and price?

I was just wondering is it very hard to find a 2nd hand one?

[Simon]

Originally Posted by morganoh Thank you May I know where to buy and price? I was just wondering is it very hard to find a 2nd hand one?

Me have a Gossen SIXTOMAT Digital, totally under use, aimai

[Parchiao]

Originally Posted by morganoh Thank you May I know where to buy and price? I was just wondering is it very hard to find a 2nd hand one?

To be honest with you, i have never seen it in Singapore. I have seen new ones in Hong Kong. I had one, which I eventually sold off to someone here on clubsnap. Got it from eBay. Cost was close to USD110.

[morganoh]

Originally Posted by Simon Me have a Gossen SIXTOMAT Digital, totally under use, aimai

How much?

you can contact me at 70003000300. its a special local number. just dial all 11 digits

[Simon]

Originally Posted by morganoh How much? you can contact me at 70003000300. its a special local number. just dial all 11 digits

Aiya, for you Good Price :P

[sfhuang]

Originally Posted by morganoh How much? you can contact me at 70003000300. its a special local number. just dial all 11 digits

morgan, that's a very cool number. How did you get it?

[blurblock]

Originally Posted by morganoh How much? you can contact me at 70003000300. its a special local number. just dial all 11 digits

Think u can get a new polaris light meter at Rubis (was it spelled this way? Sorry, I am dyslexic, I can't read spelling very well) at Penisula shopping centre, opposite TCW .... I was on display when I pass there ..... I think it was selling for $200+ or was it $300???? But anyway, it is near that price.

[morganoh]

Originally Posted by sfhuang morgan, that's a very cool number. How did you get it?

Check this out
http://home.singtel.com/consumer/pro...r_overview.asp

Very good for those who always change mobile numbers and on the move.

[rubric]

Read about light meters here:
http://www.sekonic.com/BenefitsOfIncident.html
I was told AP sells a Polaris at <$200. See if you know anyone who's pal-y with the people there.

[morganoh]

Originally Posted by rubric Read about light meters here: http://www.sekonic.com/BenefitsOfIncident.html I was told AP sells a Polaris at <$200. See if you know anyone who's pal-y with the people there.

Thank you very much.

I went around comparing low end light meters and found out Polaris 2 digita meter (Ruby $300)come with more function than a sekonic L308 flashmate (TCW $295)

Any advice?

I will also check out the <$200 light meter at AP. But do you have any ideal what is the model?