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MarkoKovacevic

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I need a meter for my Zorki and Spotmatic. I would like a small meter, preferably one I can fit into my jeans[hopefully smaller than a ipod classic]
I would like to be able to mount it on a flash shoe as well. Also, under $120 if possible. It would be nice if it was decently durable too.
 
Gossen Digisix, but not everyone likes them. There is a shoe mount accessory as well. They tend to be a bit more than $120, but not too much more.
 
bmattock said:
Gossen Digisix, but not everyone likes them. There is a shoe mount accessory as well. They tend to be a bit more than $120, but not too much more.
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What do you think of that meter VS the Sekonic L208 twinmate?

My pentax spotmeter V is great, but way too large for non tripod work.
 
MarkoKovacevic said:
What do you think of that meter VS the Sekonic L208 twinmate?

My pentax spotmeter V is great, but way too large for non tripod work.
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I cannot say, I've never had the Sekonic you mentioned. I think the Digisix has some drawbacks, including hard-to-set ISO, weird access methods, no power-off button, and a couple others; but it does fit your size and weight requirements, it meters nicely. I also like that it reads out in LVS, which is great if you have old fixed-lens rangefinders that use LVS values.

Here is an interesting review:

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?lightmeters.html~mainFrame
 
bmattock said:
I cannot say, I've never had the Sekonic you mentioned. I think the Digisix has some drawbacks, including hard-to-set ISO, weird access methods, no power-off button, and a couple others; but it does fit your size and weight requirements, it meters nicely. I also like that it reads out in LVS, which is great if you have old fixed-lens rangefinders that use LVS values.

Here is an interesting review:

http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-frameset.html?lightmeters.html~mainFrame
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How do you turn the meter off then? I'll get this or the Sekonic probably.
 
MarkoKovacevic said:
How do you turn the meter off then? I'll get this or the Sekonic probably.
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I wait until the battery goes dead, and then get a new one. Takes about six months. However, that's because I am not clever enough to remove the battery when I'm done using the meter. Not having an off switch is a bit of a pain, I will admit.
 
I have the L-208, it's pretty good and can fit on the shoe, but I get more consistent exposures with the L-308 (which is a bit bigger than your Ipod).

L-208 is REALLY REALLY nice for the LTM non-standard shutter and aperature settings; the dials are marked for them.
 
Sekonic L208 twinmate is very nice... I've taken to using mine just because I like it so much :)

I think the analog styling goes best with older mechanical cameras.

Was well under $100 when I bought mine. (Comes with the mount clip, but I've never used it). Also comes with a sweet little grey pouch! :)
 
I use digisix, but there are many things that I don't like.

I don't like it without power off button. So the meter is always on.
ISO change takes a few steps (not one step!!)
It provides light value, and then you set the light value to see SS/A sets.

What I like...
Small, and not so expensive.
When using Hasselblad or old Rolleiflex TLR, light value can directly go into the camera.
It has many "bonus" functions such as,,, Alarm clock, timer, thermometer,,, whatelse??

Anyway, overall, I like this small meter for its price tag ($150 or so).

When I bought this, I also considered Sekonic L208, but at that time, Sekonic was all sold out from popular stores, so I bought Gossen, instead.

Hiromu
 
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