Light Meter Recommendations

<p>I'm looking to purchase a light meter mostly for indoor wedding portraits. I have a Canon 5D Mark II with Promaster Umbrella Studio Lights if that makes a difference. I would like something fairly reasonably priced and user friendly.<br>

Thank you,<br>

Tara</p>

<p>A Sekonic L-358 would be my first choice. I've also enjoyed my little Gossen. Mine doesn't have the flash meter, but I think the DigiFlash is less than $200? I wouldn't feel worried about buying a used Sekonic flash meter either.</p>

<p>Been very happy with my Sekonic L308S, a little less expensive than the 358 referenced by Michael, but without the PW remote trigger capability and some other features. I just use my CyberSync remote transmitter to trigger the strobes when setting up if I'm alone. Very easy to use and reliable.</p>

<p>I currently have a Sekonic L-358 listed FS in the Classifieds section. Virtually brand new.</p>

<p>- Leigh</p>

 

<p>Another vote for the Sekonic L-358. A great meter at a reasonable price.</p>

<p>It doesn't have the spot metering, or weather sealing of the Sekonic L-758 but for the price I don't think you are going to find anything better than the L-358.l </p>

<p>Never understood the popularity of Sekonic in the stills world. poorly made and short battery life.<br>

S/H Minolta Flashmeter 6 (incident, spot and flash meter) or its now made by Kenko and has the model number 2100. I have 3, use them almost daily and change the batteries once a year. All match to within 1/10th<br>

I was given a Sekonic 508 to try by somebody and it fell apart within a month. Its more bulky than the Minolta and so more prone to knocks.<br>

But for some reason Sekonics seem very popular with amateur and professional stills photographers so best to see as many meters as you can in the flesh and make your decision. They'll all be accurate these days, its more about aesthetics and build quality. I rarely see Stills people use Minoltas, I rarely see cinematographers use anything else. <br>

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<p>I second Sekonic L308S it works great with my small studio setup.</p>

<p>I've used the Seikonic L-358 and L-508. If you can spring the extra cash, the 508 will give you more flexibity.</p>