Flash Meter

[jeffrey_winn]

Greetings,

 

I'm slowly in the process of collecting the gear needed to do a little off

camera flash photography. I plan to use as much of my current equipment as

possible to keep the costs under control, and I'm not a Pro. So, I find myself

in the market for a flash meter.

 

My goal here is to use my current 35 mm photo gear, a wireless remote, an

umbrella, and light stand. I'm gathering these items now, and have a good

handle on what I need. But, I really can't seem to get my hands around the

different Flash Meters that are out there.

 

I'm looking for a new or used Flash meter in the $100.00 price range. I'm

thinking that this will greatly help me with setting up the photos. Currently,

I've been thinking of getting a Minolta iiiF meter. I think it will handle all

of my meterings tasks. What do you think?

 

I also goof off and use a few old folders, and a stereo camera that don't have

a meter. I hope to get one meter that can do both reflective/incident

metering, and flash metering.

 

Am I on the right track? Can I do what I want with one of these Minolta

meters? Is there a better meter for what I want to do?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Jeff

[leicaglow]

Jeff, I bought a Paterson Interfit meter when one of my Sekonics bit it from a high free fall. The only one I could get my hands on was this meter. I tested the meter against a couple other Sekonic flash meters in my studio, and it is dead on. At $55, it's a great value: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=264040&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

[brian.]

Jeff, I have the IIIF meter and yes it will do everything you need.

[d_g5]

Go for the $159 polaris flash + ambient + incident + reflected meter. It does all types of light and is very versatile!

[jeffrey_winn]

Hello to all,

 

I picked up the Minolta Auto Meter IIIF. I guess at the KEH price, it was too hard to beat. I also just received my remote triggers, and just tested them out. Once the film is developed, I'll see how this combination works.

 

Thanks again for all of the help!

 

Jeff