Best Meter

[Photodawg1]

SIGH,

Guess I am going to have to finally learn how to meter. I got the ringflash and realize I defintely need it. Please advise the best, easiest to use and cheapest meter.

[Curtis N]

"Best" and "cheapest" are not compatible criteria.

Go to sekonic.com and read about their L-358, and see if you think it will meet your needs.

[Photodawg1]

Thank you...On my way there now. Sigh.

[StealthLude]

Best - L-758

I also agree the L-385 might be better for you if price is an issue.
Its also a great meter.

[Photodawg1]

Okay I can get that, although NOT one of the things I wanted to get. What about that radio transmitter? Would that be useful to have...like if it would talk to the bloody lights and tell them what to do, I say well worth it. Also think Ebay would be good place to get one?

[Curtis N]

Most radio trigger sets merely trigger the flash. They won't "communicate" with it for power adjustments, unless you buy a radio set specifically designed for the flash you have.

[TMR Design]

The best light meter is dependent on your needs. For some the Sekonic L-308S is more than enough meter. The highly popular L-358 seems to be something of an industry standard, used by many professionals and amateurs a like. Taking a step up from there you can find used L-558R's and of course there is the current top of the line L-758DR which has just about every feature and option you could possibly want in a light meter.

For the money I don't think there is a meter that offers more than the Sekonic L-358.

[sfaust]

The L-358 is a great meter and offers all the functions the majority of photogaphers need. The L-758 is a great high end meter, but most photogaphers probably won't need the added features. Although, for photographers that use spot and flash metering regularly, the L-758 could be ideal, even at the steep price.

Both meters have Pocket Wizard transmitters included or as an option. Wireless trigging of the strobes is a very nice way to work.

[Photodawg1]

Thanks guys, I am going to hit Penn camera today and pick up a L-358. This is something I should have done 5 years ago anyway...that darn ABR800 just clobbered me over the head with the realization that I couldn't skate anymore.