Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Basic light meter recommendation?
From: Bill Satterfield <cwsat@istate.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 11:00:02 -0600
References: <EC1D893EF5042348ADC8A79B742E9EFB4F4547@GCI-MOCEX01.us.ad.gannett.com>

Hasn't the 208 twin mate been discontinued?

Zeissler, Mitch wrote:

>Matthew...
>
>I have used several hand meters over the past few years; my comments are
>as follows:
>
>++++++++++++++++++++
>Sekonic L-158 Auto-Lumi  -  Very light.  Inexpensive and built like it;
>mine broke within days of taking delivery.  Metering is fairly accurate
>and it does not require batteries.  Not recommended for anything
>approaching normal use.
>
>++++++++++++++++++++
>Sekonic L-508 Zoom Master  -  Heavy; requires belt holster or large
>pocket for field use.  Expensive and robust; mine has been thoroughly
>used in all scenarios and has never failed me.  Metering is extremely
>accurate; requires one AA battery over many months of use.
>
>++++++++++++++++++++
>Sekonic L-208 Twinmate  -  Very light, though not as light as the L-158.
>Relatively inexpensive, but robust nonetheless; mine has been moderately
>used and has not failed with field use.  Metering is quite accurate;
>requires one coin size Lithium CR2032 battery; mine is still using the
>original 8 months later.  One of the few small light meters available
>with *both* incident and reflected light measurement.  Can be mounted on
>the hot shoe, but is very large on the camera if done so.  I replaced my
>L-508 with this model because I was tired of hauling the heavier meter
>around with me.  Favorite meter so far.
>
>/Mitch
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Matthew Powell [mailto:mlpowell@directvinternet.com] 
>Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 11:37 PM
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: [Leica] Basic light meter recommendation?
>
>
>Can anyone recommend a good, basic handheld light meter?
>
>It'll be used with my future (planned, subject to change) M4-P and
>Rolleiflex. I've never used a handheld meter, and don't really know what
>to look for. The ones I see getting rave reviews are often in the $400
>range or better - which is kinda rough on a student.
>
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In reply to: Message from "Zeissler, Mitch" <mzeissle@gcipoa.gannett.com> (RE: [Leica] Basic light meter recommendation?)