looking for small compact light meter

[mich8261]

hoping to get a few recommendations.

I am looking for a small/compact light meter (similar in size to the Gossen DigiSix) that can measure incident and reflective and does not operate on the EV system. I currently have a Sekonic 358. I like the interface, but I find it too bulky.

thank you.

 

[lawrence]

I previously used a Digilite but eventually got rid of it as it was too small and slow to use (the various modes were maddening). Although not as compact, I now use a Sekonic L-308S. It's very fast to use and reasonably compact and I highly recommend it.

 

[martin s]

I previously used a Digilite but eventually got rid of it as it was too small and slow to use (the various modes were maddening). Although not as compact, I now use a Sekonic L-308S. It's very fast to use and reasonably compact and I highly recommend it.

I want to get one of those, where did you buy it? There are a few on ebay for a lot less than I'd have to pay for it in-store. And how about that rumor it let's you only set the shutterspeed to get a reading, not the aperture (in order to get the shutterspeed)?

martin

 

[Al Kaplan]

I'm still working with a pair of Weston Master V's but the current Weston Euromaster is the same size, shape, and handles the same.

 

[peter_n]

If you need very low light readings the Calcu-Light XP is excellent. $50-60 on eBay.

 

[mich8261]

thanks all for your recommendations. I also see that someone posted a similar question about pairing the right meter to their new M4. I'll review those as well and maybe trade in my Sekonic 358.

 

[lawrence]

I want to get one of those, where did you buy it? There are a few on ebay for a lot less than I'd have to pay for it in-store. And how about that rumor it let's you only set the shutterspeed to get a reading, not the aperture (in order to get the shutterspeed)?
martin

When you take a reading the display shows you the correct aperture for the shutter speed you have chosen (so it's kind of 'shutter speed priority', which I like). However, you can easily change the shutter speed up/down by using the button on the side and the meter immediately displays the correct aperture for the chosen shutter speed. One other thing that is very nice is that the readout is large compared to the older style of analog meter. It also functions as a flashmeter.

 

[Praxis Unitas]

I use a Sekonic L-208 with my M3. It's quite small-- tiny compared to a Gossen Lunapro. Also, those Ukranian-made "Leningrad II" meters are about $12 plus shipping from Eastern Europe. They look cool, and the 'CCCP' text on the back is worth a good laugh.

The L-208 cost me about 100 euros, but I think I paid to much (I had no option, since I was leaving on a trip to Istanbul and needed a more sensitive meter than the Leningrad II!)