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I do have some very old light meters but to be honest I don't trust them and I find them fiddly and overly complicated (could be that I'm thick though).
So I'm thinking of a more modern Sekonic type, any suggestions bearing in mind my budget is no more than about £70. I don't mind s/h and I will be using it generally for outdoor stuff and maybe the occasional indoor portrait with a continuous light source.

Andy
 
I carry a small version of this sunny 16 calculator in my wallet so that I always have it to refer to should I be out without a meter or want to check readings. I also have an old Weston Master V with invercone that I take out when I remember.

So I guess what I'm saying essentially is that I could probably use a proper meter too. :thinking:
 
erm didn't we have this question before.....you could buy another camera with spot metering or whatever, and have a backup........everyone should carry at least two cameras.
 
menthel said:
http://www.ffordes.com/product/12030815382381

Something like this would also be an option.
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Funnily enough Jim it was that exact one that got me thinking about light meters. It does look about right, mmmm walks away thinking.

excalibur2 said:
erm didn't we have this question before.....you could buy another camera with spot metering or whatever, and have a backup........everyone should carry at least two cameras.
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I'm sure this has been asked many times but as well as being thick and parsimonious I am also lazy. Thing is I more often than not have 2 cameras but quite often they are completely manual e.g Ross Ensign folder and Voigtlander Vito C so no meters to be found anywhere. :thumbs:

Andy
 
Andysnap said:
Thing is I more often than not have 2 cameras but quite often they are completely manual e.g Ross Ensign folder and Voigtlander Vito C so no meters to be found anywhere. :thumbs:

Andy
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Ah I see......The last time I used my RB67 I used an OM10 for exposures and backup (quicker than using my Westons) erm about the only use I've found for an Olympus camera :D :exit:
 
I use a Gossen Lunasix F, it can do spot metering in 2 different sizes and ambient metering, i picked mine up from ffordes for £90 in minty condition, you could probably get one in less mint condition for around £70. Plus it's dead accurate :)
 
I tend to find that a simple Weston Master II does the job well enough for Portra or Pro400H with an Ensign, Retina or the like. Although I must admit packing a Sekonic L758D with the RB67.

I have a lovely little pocket-watch meter as well, shame it's a shelf-piece and u/s.
 
either my trusty Sekonic L-358 or a lightmeter app on the mobile for me tbh... Though I do admit, there are times when I use the G12 as a meter instead of the '358 as it's almost as small, and not massively heavier.
 
Weston V for me except when using slr/dslrs when i use the in built meters.

Reasonably reliable but then I can live with a smidgen over/under exposed.
 
menthel said:
Spot required? A decent spot meter would be more than £70.
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I'd like to know where I can find one for that price? Pentax and Minolta spot meters are the usual suspects but their prices are quite a bit higher. Soligor is the one I saw cheaper but they are mostly spread in US and with all the import duties/vat applied it does not make it that cheap either.
 
dalex_257 said:
I'd like to know where I can find one for that price? Pentax and Minolta spot meters are the usual suspects but their prices are quite a bit higher. Soligor is the one I saw cheaper but they are mostly spread in US and with all the import duties/vat applied it does not make it that cheap either.
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As I said, a decent spot meter will cost much more than £70! ;)
 
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