Thanks John, I'll see if I can find price of one of those used. 2010/12/29 John Sessoms <[email protected]>: > From: Thibouille > >> My TLR finally arrived, after it waited quite a bit in its box waiting >> for snow to go away so the truck could actually deliver it (that was >> so hard to wait...). >> Although the camera needs a cleaning (expected) and a new focus screen >> would be good as well, the urgent need is for a meter. >> Of course I can use the K7 but that's not exactly that easy. If I can >> avoid the bulk, I'll do it. >> >> I have Studio flashes but have no Flashmeter which means trial & >> errors is a little annoying: a flashmeter would be a good thing. >> But wouldn't using a modern flashmeter (and a C330 TLR) outside not >> getting too much attention on me/the camera ? >> A Sekonic 308/358 is fine at home but outside? >> >> Maybe a second hand meter from Eekbay would be of any value (if those >> still deliver any consistent results)? >> Heard a lot of good from Minolta flashmeters (III,IV and V) as well. >> >> Really, a simple old CdS meter might be good enough for using outside >> with the C330? Or would a modern Sekonic/Gossen meter really add much >> more? >> > > I have found the Sekonic L-408 Multimaster meter to be an excellent all > around meter. > > It does ambient, flash (cord & cordless), and reflected light metering using > a 5 deg spot viewfinder. It's water resistant. > > The lumisphere retracts for contrast measurement, and it has multi-flash > capability for measuring cumulative flash exposure. > > Powered by a single 1.5v AA battery. > > Plus they don't usually cost as much as some meters with less capability. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. >
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