I bought my L-308B used about 10 years ago, and this summer it went belly up. Well, partially belly up. It was giving erratic readings at GFM. I replaced the battery (single AA cell) and it seems to be reading accurately, but when you push the ISO button it shuts off. Just checked the flash metering and that still seems to be working. Now the question is should I get it fixed? Or replace it (they are only $170 from B&H)? Or just continue to use it stuck on ISO 100?
I have noticed that most of us who have the 308 really like it.
However, if you do not need the flash capibility there is nothing wrong with the Studio Deluxe. I bought one (L-398, newer than the L-28) from Ebay awhile back to use with the Graphic. It is the third one I have owned.
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Alan Chan wrote:
Sekonic L308?
Yours regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
I'm getting ready to email Santa with this year's wish list, which has at
the top, a new Incident Meter. My historic Sekonic L-28, while reliable,
simple to use, and as solid as an Abrams Tank, is also heavy, clumsy and as
old as Paul Stenquist. (it's a joke, Paul, honest!!)
I'm looking at a Sekonic L-358, a Minolta Autometer V, or maybe a used Minolta Autometer IV. I want something light, easy to use (I'm not very smart) but solid and reliable. Cost is important, no more than $250 (not being smart, I'm therefore poor.)
Can anyone offer some insight before I send something off to Santa?
Thanks in advance for taking the time.......
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