Recommendations on inexpensive 'general' light meter?

Years ago, I used a Minolta IV Flashmeter. After almost 20 years shooting video, back in still photography. Adjusting to the many changes; but beginning to see occasional need of a light meter, particularly when shooting outdoor portraits, using a fill flash.

Is there a good general flash or general light meter you could suggest? Why?

You want "analog" or "digital?"

TooManyShots wrote in post #15348846
You want "analog" or "digital?"

I'm not sure, imagine analog would be cheaper... what are your thoughts?

javapop wrote in post #15348849
I'm not sure, imagine analog would be cheaper... what are your thoughts?

I have a Gosen Luna Pro (vintage) but I only use it for shooting my film medium format. So, I am very cost conscious. I think the Sekonic 358 is a better choice. Not exactly cheap, about $300. I think someone on the POTN Classified section is selling one for $200+.

Thanks, I appreciate the advise!

The sekonic L 308 is a bit cheaper. I have the L 358 and I love it.

javapop wrote in post #15348799
Years ago, I used a Minolta IV Flashmeter. After almost 20 years shooting video, back in still photography. Adjusting to the many changes; but beginning to see occasional need of a light meter, particularly when shooting outdoor portraits, using a fill flash.

Is there a good general flash or general light meter you could suggest? Why?

Two.

One meter is the Polaris SPD100 Digital Exposure Meter.

The other meter is the Gossen Digisix.

Both are light and inexpensive. The Polaris is more complicated and flexible.

DC Fan wrote in post #15348917
Two.

One meter is the Polaris SPD100 Digital Exposure Meter.

The other meter is the Gossen Digisix.

Both are light and inexpensive. The Polaris is more complicated and flexible.

The Gigisix???? I haven't used it but the general reviews are that it is light and small. However, many of the settings and modes you need are buried under some useless features like time, timer, and temp. You have to cycle many options to get the mode you need.

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