Handheld Meter Recommendations

[jay_.]

IMO the only reflected-light meters which are truly useful are those

with narrow-angle readings, and then they must have some sort of

viewing device to accurately aim them. The Gossen Lun-Pro (analog)

accepts a 7/15 degree attachment which has a tiny but (barely) usable

waist-level viewer. The Luna-Pro digitals do not, so even though

they're cery handy in size, they're awkward to use accurately. The

Sekonic L-408 is my all-time favorite.

 

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Jay

[mark_johnson3]

Eric:

 

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All of the above referenced meters are good as long as you know how

to use it, and allow for it's limitations. I use a Gossen Luna-six-

3, the European version of the Luna-pro that I purchased in 1972. I

do not use, nor feel the need for a spot meter. I use my meter and

read small areas in close that I feel are comparable to what I see in

the distance. If I am in the sun and want to shoot an object in the

shade, I aim the meter at something in the shade, even if it means

turning around to meter. I shoot quite a bit without the meter, but

check myself regularly. This has worked well for me for many years,

but all of us learn differently. Try the old trick of borrowing or

renting a hand-held meter for a few days and see what you think of

it. Good-luck and enjoy.

 

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--MJ

[art_karr]

Well I have a Gossen Luna-Pro [analog] that I have had for many

moons. I have the little attachment that permits waist level

definition of semi-spot. My experience: this is the single most

unreliable piece of photo equipment that I have ever owned. It

didn't work well when it was new and got worse. After two

attempted repairs by the Gossen, it never got better. I have it in a

shadow box to remind me that not every example of a classic is

good. If you would like to buy a pristine example of a classic

meter, I have one; totally non-functional.

 

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I go with the 508.

 

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Art

[MTC Photography]

All the above are too big

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