What to look for?

[hopkins]

I am looking at buying a light meter and was wondering if anyone could tell me what features I am looking for. I have browsed other post on this topic and have seen the recomendations on which types to buy but I would like to know what features to look for specifically. Thanks.

[FlashZebra]

Stating what you might want to do with the meter, or what sort of photography you accomplish (or wish to accomplish) would be important to make a recommendation.

Enjoy! Lon

[hopkins]

I do mostly portrait work.

[FlashZebra]

I do mostly portrait work.
Well, I guess I need to make a guess here.

If this work is with flash, I suggest a Sekonic L-308. It has both incident and reflective mode, and flash meter function.

It is an accurate, light, compact, and relatively inexpensive meter (about $180.00).

You can get meters with more features, but they cost more.

The Sekonic 308 will get the job done for most photographers with a minimum of cost.

Enjoy! Lon