any decent light meters for under $100??

Thinking of purchasing one, but I don't feel like forking out $300-400.. any good alternative for under $100?

Never heard of one under $100 to be honest.....

What do you need it to do? I have an l-358, Digisix, and Luna Pro Digital. I use the LPD the most, but they also have a Luna Pro Digital F that can meter flash. I've seen them go for around $100 on eBay every once in a while.

I just want a tool I can rely on once in a while when the environmrnt is tricky.. I know the camera meter is far from accurate.

Thanks for the advice skyline, ill look into those... what about Minolta series? I noticed them online for decent price.

pawelgawel wrote in post #15713571
Thinking of purchasing one, but I don't feel like forking out $300-400.. any good alternative for under $100?

If you look at the B&H web site, you'll find a couple of meters in the US $100 range.

If you expand your price range to US $200, there are two good and useful meters. One of them is the compact and lightweight Gossen Digisix 2. Another good meter in that price range is the Shepherd/Polaris. From having actually used these two meters, the Shepherd/Polaris is more useful and versatile.

So is it an incident meter you are looking for?

The l-208 and Digisix are great because they are small incident meters. The Sekonic is strictly analog (uses a needle) while the Digisix has an LCD.

I love and hate the Digisix - it's accurate and easy to use, but it's also multifunctional. That is, it has a timer, thermometer, and clock. Sounds nice, but it never stays in the metering mode because the buttons get pressed so easily in my pocket. My solution? An Olympus carabiner.

http://www.amazon.com …-4&keywords=olympus+str​ap

Actually, I'm glad the Digisix's "faults" led me to buying this carabiner. The meter is much more quickly accessible now b/c I clip it onto my belt loop rather than stick it in my pocket.

The l-208 is nice, but I switched it out for the Digisix because I preferred the LCD reading over the needle. Personal preference, but works just as well and accurately.

That said, I now use the Luna Pro Digital the most often now. It's significantly bigger than either the l-208 or Digisix, but it's much faster to use in my experience. It's much easier and faster to get readings from this than the former 2. I also use the Olympus carabiner with this and tuck it away in my back pocket when not in use. Size wise, it's big. But it's not that heavy and I don't even notice it's there when it's not in use.

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If you have an iphone: try this out http://www.kickstarter​.com …-meter-adapter-for-iphone

losangelino wrote in post #15714149
If you have an iphone: try this out http://www.kickstarter​.com …-meter-adapter-for-iphone

I've thought about this, but I wish it were universal. Maybe use a sticky (but not sticky at the same time, maybe suction type) material to cup the lens. Because God knows I will get the iPhone 5s or 6 (whatever they will call it) and this may not fit.

But for $20, way cheap to buy another one for Iphone 6, 7 and 8. As opposed to a 2-3-400 lightmeter

Yah, but how long will it take for them to come out with one for the next iPhone (if they do at all?).

And the meters I have are all under $200. l-208 is around $125, Digisix around $150. Luna Pro Digital from $100-$200 (depending on your luck with eBay).

Dang, I looked away for a minute and this sold. It was in my watch list for a couple days.

http://www.ebay.com …38.l2649&autore​fresh=true

Went for $110 after shipping.

Thanks guys.. I'll keep my eye out on these

check craigslist, i see a few come up for sale every month or so.

pawelgawel wrote in post #15714094
I just want a tool I can rely on once in a while when the environmrnt is tricky.. I know the camera meter is far from accurate.

A camera meter IS ACCURATE when it is not simply pointed at the variable range of tones that make up a scene.

It is quite consistent if you routinely point the camera meter at an 18% grey card midtone grey target (or some will say, point the camera at a 12% grey card...there is a difference, but most folks don't understand the difference unless it is explained).

A camera meter and a reflected light hand held meter are fooled when they are aimed at targets which are brighter or darker than the midtone tonality grey card.