Re: [Leica] SEKONIC

[chucko@siteconnect.com (Chuck Albertson)]

Don't overlook the Sekonic L-408. I picked one up because (1) it runs on a
single AA cell, which is much easier to find a replacement for in a pinch
than the specialty batt in my Minolta Autometer III; (2) it's somewhat
weatherproof (handy in our climate); (3) features both incident and spot
reflected measurement without a lot of bother; and (4) measures both ambient
and flash lighting (a feature I have never used, however). The incident dome
does not swivel the way it does on other meters, but that's a plus in my
book---I never have to worry about it snapping off when I stuff it in my
bag.

Chuck Albertson
Seattle, Wash.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Skip Williams" <skipwilliams@pobox.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>; <V8PWR@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2000 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] SEKONIC


> I was looking for a replacement to my dear, departed L518 Sekonic several
> weeks ago, and I had narrowed it down to the Sekonic 308, the 328, Minolta
> AutoMeter IV, and the Gossen LunaStar F2.  I didn't want a meter the size
> of a Sekonic 508, and I wanted an incident dome that wasn't fixed forward
> like a Gossen LunaPro.
>
> So what was the choice?
>
> I eliminated the 308 because it didn't have an analog display.  I use that
> a lot to get readings from.
> The other three were very similar, except that the Minolta was a bit
> bigger.  I liked the Minolta's display though.  What finally did it for me
> was that the Gossen had  the capability to measure the contrast of a scene
> (as did the Minolta), it offered Aperture priority, and the deal maker was
> that to switch to reflected light measurement, you only have to remove the
> incident dome and swivel the sensor to point the meter at the
> scene.  There's no switching to another sensor like the others.  I also
> really liked the styling.  I've had the Gossen for 2 months, and I haven't
> regretted the decision.
>
> Any decision amongst these three meters is splitting hairs.  I'd recommend

> going to a store and holding them all in your hands , and make a final
> choice then.  Cost is a factor, but you will be living with your choice
for
> quite a while.  Don't let a few dollars force a rash decision.
>
> Skip
>
>
>
>
>
> At 1/23/00 03:39 AM  -0500, you wrote:
> >Yesterday I was on the way to buy a SEKONIC 308 meter .
> >I was annoyed by the ergonomy of the thing :  when you hold it in your
right
> >hand , the sensor is looking at the sky .
> >You have to twist your wrist in a strange manner to direct the sensor
towards
> >your target .
> >I would prefer one with the sensor looking where my eyes normaly do when
I
> >hold it just like a cup of fries .
> >Any suggestions welcomed .
> >Regards.
> >Jo GOODTIMES
>
>
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> Skip Williams
> Westfield, NJ
> skipwilliams@pobox.com
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