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kgphoto · 06-22-2008

"All I want is something that will get the job done, but have good quality, and build. I don't like to buy junk, but don't need the latest, and greatest either."

Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. The industry is changing rapidly and having the correct (best ) tools will really help you to work without suffering and make more money.

Sekonic 358, 558,758 and so on are probably the best to consider now. I still like and use Minota Flash Meters III & IV, but am transitioning over to the Sekonic 758DR. The benefits from the Sekonics is that they show highlights and shadow, contribution from flash, allow pre-sets for multiple camera and lens combinations, trigger your flash without wires and have spot meter capability built in, so you don't' need to buy another meter.

Digital work is more precise so a good meter will confirm the correct settings in the shortest amount of time and save you money and increase your quality control in the long run.

Looking at the display on the back of the camera is NOT a good way to go beyond the time it takes, it also isn't accurate both due to it limitations and the fact that the image is processed for best appearance and makes "corrections" to your file without you being aware of it and maybe not the correction you want.

06-22-2008	#30 (permalink)
kgphoto Dromedary Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,225 CamelKarma: 405 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Softbox or Umbrella's "All I want is something that will get the job done, but have good quality, and build. I don't like to buy junk, but don't need the latest, and greatest either." Don't be penny wise and pound foolish. The industry is changing rapidly and having the correct (best ) tools will really help you to work without suffering and make more money. Sekonic 358, 558,758 and so on are probably the best to consider now. I still like and use Minota Flash Meters III & IV, but am transitioning over to the Sekonic 758DR. The benefits from the Sekonics is that they show highlights and shadow, contribution from flash, allow pre-sets for multiple camera and lens combinations, trigger your flash without wires and have spot meter capability built in, so you don't' need to buy another meter. Digital work is more precise so a good meter will confirm the correct settings in the shortest amount of time and save you money and increase your quality control in the long run. Looking at the display on the back of the camera is NOT a good way to go beyond the time it takes, it also isn't accurate both due to it limitations and the fact that the image is processed for best appearance and makes "corrections" to your file without you being aware of it and maybe not the correction you want.