Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter
by Sekonic Corporation
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Manufacturer: Sekonic CorporationModel: L358
Color: black
Product features:
- Exposures accurate down to a tenth-of-a-stop for both ambient and electronic flash light readings
- Sekonic RT-32 Radio Transmitter Module installs easily, enabling wireless
- Dust-proof and splash-proof (JIS Standard Water Resistance Class 4)
- Incident readings of three-dimensional subjects are taken using the Lumisphere fully extended
- Up to 9 readings can be stored in memory for meter averaging and contrast evaluations in Aperture and Shutter priority modes
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter
Customer Review: Flash Meter for Everywhere!
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this item from a well known camera company based out of New York. I hear many people say they are happy with the built in camera exposure metering... or that they use their digital display screens on the camera to review a picture and make adjustments... using those "reasons" to justify why they don't go spending hundreds of dollars on a light meter such as this. Frankly, the price is a little painful. I'll give you that. But... the camera's built in metering won't meter flash, and the review screens are tiny and not always as trusty as you would think they should be! Recommendation and solution? Get a light meter. Better yet... get this light meter. Here's a couple of lists!
What's hot:
* Learning curve seems daunting when you pick it up, but is surprisingly easy to grasp within minutes.
* Weather sealed. (Us it when the weather is less than ideal... it's okay!)
* Excellent price for the what you get.
* Flash metering, EV readings (Exposure value), and ambient light readings. (useful inside, outside, flash, % flash fill, and more)
* Comes with a lumisphere AND lumigrid.
* Comes with a carrying case and cord that can be used while in the case, or not.
* Back-lit LCD is easy to read in the dark and turns on when it automatically detects the light level being low.
* Has optional accessories to add later, including Spot attachments, a "mini" lumisphere (12mm), and a wireless transmitter for pocket-wizard integration.
What's not:
* Battery is not "standard" (IE: AA, AAA, etc). You'll have to hunt one down if it runs out. (I've heard they're easy to find, however, but I've not had to look for one yet personally)
* Pocket wizard accessory isn't standard.
* Great value, but $300ish bucks is still spendy to me.
* No "real" pocket for the lumigrid when not in use (though while being stored, I can put it in the carrying case without too much worry).
Overall... I was daunted by the task of learning to use the meter when I first opened the manual but it was literally only about 5-10 minutes later that, thanks to the ingenious way everything is laid out and you can see how your changes effect everything else in real time, I felt very comfortable taking readings and understanding what the meter was telling me. My wife gave me some funny looks as I took readings by her, then in the kitchen, then by a window, then outside, then back inside by a ceiling light... I couldn't help it! I was intrigued and facinated!
If you're struggling with proper exposure using studio lights... wanting to check exposure for manual shots in any conditions (especially low light)... this unit is just too darn handy! I recommend this product.
Description of Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter
Since its introduction, Sekonic's L-358 Flash Master has become the best-selling digital flash meter in its class. Weather-sealed against the nastiest of working conditions, the L-358 delivers dead-nuts accurate flash and ambient light reading in both incident and reflected modes.For mixed lighting scenarios, the L-358 displays the combined exposure values of both flash and ambient light sources, including the percentage of flash in total exposure in 10-percent increments. Dual ISO buttons allow for quick exposure factoring when working with two differing film speeds, film and Polaroids, or other situations where comparison readings are desired.Light Meters
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