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Jun 16, 2005 15:29 |  #1

Looking at purchasing a light meter, found a couple on ebay but was wondering if anyone had any experience with either Sekonic L-558r or L358 or even had any other suggestions????


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Jun 16, 2005 15:48 |  #2

I've had the 358 for over a year now and love it. I've used it more as a flash meter than a light meter. I think it would serve you well but others can give their views.


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Jun 16, 2005 20:00 |  #3

The only thing that I don't care for about my L-358 is that there is no place in the supplied pouch to put the sensor adapter (dome or lens) that you're not using. Also, the separate (optional) spotmeter adapter is a little difficult to use because, like above, there is no place to put BOTH of the standard sensor adapters. If I had to do it all over again, I would get one of the units with the built-in 1-degree spotmeter adapter. The L-358 is a great meter, though, even with the parts storage issues.


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Jun 16, 2005 20:15 as a reply to  @ SkipD's post |  #4

If money is no object get the L558. It is beautiful. The 1 degree spotmeter has its own digital readout. The Pocket Wizard Module goes in the back like the L358. If all you need is a good flash/incident meter, the L358 is excellent.


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