Sekonic FLASHMATE L-308X Photographers and Film Makers Exposure Meter - Black/Blue

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In addition, the Sekonic L-858D records ambient light with shutter speeds between 1/64,000 of a second to 30 minutes and 1/16,000 seconds to 30 minutes with flash. It meters ambient light from EV0 to EV19.9, and flash from f/1.0 to f/90.9. It has an ISO range of ISO3 to 8,000 in 1/3rd stop increments and also offers ISO850 for cinema camera users. Spot metering allows you to read the reflective light on a specific part of a subject rather than the whole subject or surrounding space. With the advancement in camera technology, you’re probably asking yourself, ‘why do photographers use light meters?’. The KFM-2200 is also quite light weight coming in at only 185g without a battery. That’s ends up being about half the weight of the Sekonic L-858D, with batteries.

According to a KelbyOne comparison/overview the differences are that the more expensive 'X' model has:An advantage of the older style LCD screen is that it can easily be read in direct sunlight. This makes the meter usable with one hand, as you don’t need the other to shade the screen. So products with newer screens have their disadvantages on top of being more expensive to buy. The Pentax Spotmeter V has been out of production for a long time. If you want one, you’re going to have to hunt down a used copy.

Light meters are a tool from the days of film photography that have stayed relevant in the digital age. Whether you need a light meter or not depends on your workflow and what you shoot.The first step in setting up your light meter is to determine the ISO you’ll use. Once you’ve entered the ISO range in your camera (ISO 100), set the same ISO range in the light meter (ISO 100). A benefit for landscape photographers is the 1-degree spot meter that displays full information. Ambient exposure readings range from EV 1 to EV 24.4. These products display recommended shutter speeds and aperture that’s especially useful during flash exposures in a studio.