Yeah. I have a Pentax Spotmeter III. It only comes out with all the large format gear that needs several bags and motorised transportation anyway.yeah, I'm interested in the Reveni spot, because 1 degree spot meters are even worse--the Pentax meters.
yeah, I'm aware of how it works, thats why I'm waiting for some real world reviews. All I've seen so far are "influencers" who I wouldn't trust as far as I could throw my 8x10.
A friend lent me his. I was shocked at how tiny it is. I'm going to play with it and compare to my Minolta F sometime after this weekend.
There are actually two versions of the reflective meter. Using the original Kickstarter version will take a reading then hold it, even if you move across a scene with changes in lighting. You have to allow the meter to reset and push the button for a new reading in each part of the scene. The updated model will give a new reading as you encounter different lighting. I was using both with them mounted in the accessory shoe but found the lanyard is more convenient.
yeah, I'm aware of how it works, thats why I'm waiting for some real world reviews. All I've seen so far are "influencers" who I wouldn't trust as far as I could throw my 8x10.
I'm in the market for a 1-degree spot meter and considered the Reveni. This may sound shallow, but I can't get past how cheaply made it looks. I don't know what this would have done to the cost of the product, but even a simple moulded plastic case would have looked much better than the current 3d-printed case.
I really wish Sekonic would come out with a no-frills 1-degree spot meter - no touch screen or any of the other "features" they currently pack into their meters that few people need. If that were in the $300-$400 range I think they'd have a winner.
I'm in the market for a 1-degree spot meter and considered the Reveni. This may sound shallow, but I can't get past how cheaply made it looks. I don't know what this would have done to the cost of the product, but even a simple moulded plastic case would have looked much better than the current 3d-printed case.
I really wish Sekonic would come out with a no-frills 1-degree spot meter - no touch screen or any of the other "features" they currently pack into their meters that few people need. If that were in the $300-$400 range I think they'd have a winner.
Reveni Labs uses a nylon composite for their 3D printing and it’s surprisingly robust. My problem has been battery life.
I'm not an "influencer" and I use the Reveni spot meter and really enjoy it. My other spot meter is the sekonic L778 and it is a big meter to carry when you are just out for casual photography. I usually just carry that when i'm shooting large format. I used to use my phone to do metering with casual photography, now i use the reveni meter. it hangs around my neck and is small an inconspicuous (the L778 could be mistaken for a small gun). i use the zone system, so having that built into the meter is really nice. having both eyes open is not that hard to get used to with this meter. the hardest thing to get used to is that you have to keep your eyes straight ahead and move your head to look at other parts of the scene. you can't just move your eyes. most of the review videos don't really mention that. I recommend the meter.
yeah, I'm aware of how it works, thats why I'm waiting for some real world reviews. All I've seen so far are "influencers" who I wouldn't trust as far as I could throw my 8x10.
I am concerned about its robustness.
I am not happy with the 1.5° FOV, I prefer 1° FOV.
I have to correct for the Zone system with it.
As with all spot meters I have to correct for any contrast filters.
It does not look like a gun.
I will admit that the coarse "3d printed" look of the outer shell does put me off some. I don't know if its an issue in the real world, it may just be my prejudice showing, but I'd prefer the outer shell was CNC machined out of solid osmium. You wouldn't mind that it doesn't look like a gun, if it was as heavy as one.
Also, as Nitroplait mentioned above, I do wonder about the 2-eye convergence thing. I personally would definitly pay significantly more than the CAD$225 for something with real optics, but was still small, but somewhat larger (as long as its smaller than my Minolta Spotmeter).
yeah, I'm aware of how it works, thats why I'm waiting for some real world reviews. All I've seen so far are "influencers" who I wouldn't trust as far as I could throw my 8x10.
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