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    Light meters

    Hi guys,

    wanna suggest a light light meter to me?
    Perfer size no bigger than a pack of cards and lower limit of at least EV=1

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    How about?

    Sekonic L308B?

    http://www.sekonic.com/Products/L-308B.html

    or possibly a Polaris meter

    Can't tell if it goes down to ev1

    http://www.omegasatter.com/v2/produc...fm?ProdID=3278

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    Re: polaris meter

    Quote Originally Posted by straightarm
    Sekonic L308B?

    http://www.sekonic.com/Products/L-308B.html

    or possibly a Polaris meter

    Can't tell if it goes down to ev1

    http://www.omegasatter.com/v2/produc...fm?ProdID=3278

    Simon
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    Re: Light meters

    Looks as though the Sekonic reports range of 0-19.9 while the polaris measures 1-19.9

    Not sure if that really matters though...how often would I photograph at 0EV right? Plus greater range doesnt mean greater accuracy.

    Hey Lionhart, the Polaris there is $300! That's not very cheap man...the sekonic, however, is $180...still expensive though.

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    Re: Light meters

    Quote Originally Posted by 92135011
    Looks as though the Sekonic reports range of 0-19.9 while the polaris measures 1-19.9

    Not sure if that really matters though...how often would I photograph at 0EV right? Plus greater range doesnt mean greater accuracy.

    Hey Lionhart, the Polaris there is $300! That's not very cheap man...the sekonic, however, is $180...still expensive though.
    Sorry dude. I should have checked that link before adding my two cents. That model in that link is a few steps above my basement level no frills no thrills Polaris meter that I bought 3 years ago for about $140.
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