Steve, I would recommend an ambient meter that has both reflected and incident capabilities. It would serve you more than a spot meter. Some ambient meters also have optional spot attachments, so you may want to consider that.
As stated previously I have two Sekonic meters. The L-398M Studio Deluxe II is the first one I purchased and the one I have learned a lot on. It does not need batteries and is ruggedly built. Some may mention the hassle of using the metal slide when in the bright outdoors, and I have a bit of wariness when using them, but to date I have not had the tab break off. Though I did misplace the slide once and had to back track my steps to find it - I think it was in Ft. Worth when that happened. I have the L-358 flash meter. Purchased because I need to get smarter on flash useage. It needs batteries to run. It is easier to use and no real accessories to lose. Though bigger than the L-398M, I carry it all the time. It allows me to meter in lower light situations than the L-398M. The display is backlit for easier reading. It has the ease of switching between two different ISOs - which I often lately find myself carrying. Etc. The L-358 has a spot optional accessory, if I recall correctly. So if ever I wanted to I could have one meter for all possible readings. Just my late two cents, Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -----Original Message----- -- From: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 1:40 PM -- -- What would folks recommend in a handmeter, spot or ambient? -- -- -- Steven Desjardins -- Department of Chemistry -- Washington and Lee University -- Lexington, VA 24450 -- (540) 458-8873 -- FAX: (540) 458-8878 -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] --
