I will continue to add to the late people - perhaps I will be the last one :-)?
I used a Sekonic L-398 Studio Deluxe meter (which has been mentioned quite a bit here) exclusively for many years. I bought it used in Pensacola, Florida over 17 years ago. I wanted to work on my flash photography and also get better readings at the occasional weddings I did, so I got a Sekonic L-358 two years ago. The old L-398 still makes it out, but the L-358 seems to always be in the bag. I like the dual ISO setting on it. Always the cautious one I picked up a used Minolta Flash Meter III and use it the least of the three. I use the meter quite often, especially on days of harsh sunlight. As a matter of fact I used it exclusively with my *ist D and 645n while at the Hoover Dam a couple of weeks ago. I do compare measurements with the cameras. The external meters have never betrayed me. I enjoy using the incidence setting. When I shoot finish line photos with my MZ-S and ZX-5 I also use an external meter exclusively - especially since I am not using a flash and the finish line is in shadows. People have commented on the photos, some even rave over them! I like the digital ones due to the more accurate readings in low light than with my L-398. So, though most of my shots are taken ddigitally now, I still use an external meter quite often... Cesar Panama City, Florida > > > Subject: Re: Anybody still using an external (analog) lightmeter > > > > > > > > P� 26. aug. 2004 kl. 23.29 skrev Markus Maurer: > > > Is anybody here still using hand metering and if yes, when?
