Friend Needs Cheap Lightmeter

[AutumnJazz]

He's got an old Soviet rangefinder and is looking to get an all-manual Nikon body (he has a couple old lenses) and so he needs a cheap light meter.

I figure someone used would be good for him, but I don't know what's good and what isn't in the world of lightmeters.

Thanks, APUG. Long time no see (I defected. I miss this community).

 

[pgomena]

Gossen LunaPro SBC or LunaPro F, or the Minolta meters are good. If you look around in the recent posts in this section, I think there is a link to a free iPhone light meter application.

Peter Gomena

 

[vyshemirsky]

Let them try my application if they have an iPhone:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089?mt=8

 

[Brac]

You can usually find Weston meters quite cheaply on ebay.

 

[Daud]

As Brac says try a 'Weston meter' so have a look at this link: http://www.johndesq.com/westonmaster/
They are superb meters for the money they cost these days.

David.
http://davidalockwood.wordpress.com

 

[CGW]

Skip the relics. Also keep in mind that working meters aren't necessarily accurate meters. If money is tight, look into a Sekonic L-398M. They're usually available on the big auction site in good shape for 60-80 bucks if you're patient. Sekonic 318, 328, and 308 models are newer, digital readout models that are a bit pricier.

 

[Daud]

‘Skip the relics’ Gosh that was a bit cutting……. Weston meters are hardly relics, as the last was made around 2001 (Euromaster) but I suppose at 60 I am of the old school and want well engineered metal cased items that last more than a couple of years. Each to their own.

David.
http://davidalockwood.wordpress.com

 

[CGW]

‘Skip the relics’ Gosh that was a bit cutting……. Weston meters are hardly relics, as the last was made around 2001 (Euromaster) but I suppose at 60 I am of the old school and want well engineered metal cased items that last more than a couple of years. Each to their own.

David.
http://davidalockwood.wordpress.com

If making a retro fashion statement matters, get a Sekonic L-398A--lots of Norwood DNA with new, warranteed innards.

 

[Jeff Kubach]

You might look up KEH.

Jeff

 

[Rick A]

I have a Gossen Sixtino I'll let go cheap. Incident or reflected modes, still accurate.

 

[BetterSense]

Tell him to save his money for film, and learn to shoot without a meter.

 

[Stoogley]

I have two older light meters that I'll let go for pretty cheap price.
A GE model 8DW58Y5 and a Weston Master IV. Both have cases.

Let me know if he's interested.