Hot shoe meter recommendation

[sweat100]

I would like to ask if there is anyone using a hot shoe meter for your meterless camera? I am planning to get one and use them on my Russian cameras. Not sure which one is a value for money? Any inputs and personal reviews?

 

[azzurri]

How about the Sekonic Twinmate L208? It is a bit thick but does the job really well.

 

[flipfreak]

http://www.chiifcameras.com/site2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=49

 

[Yatlapball]

I second the VC Meter II... :thumbsup:

 

[sweat100]

Thanks everyone! Seems that the choice is between either the Sekonic or Voigtlander. Many good reviews of the VC meter. Any users of Sekonic? How good is it?

 

[Srono]

if u want incident meter, quite big, simple, cheap (new) -> sekonic 208
smallest, nice looking , leica-like, expensive -> vcII
digital, has incident mode + some funny thing -> digisix
vintage, camera shutter coupled, bigger than vcII -> leica MR

I'm using sekonic but i never put it on the hotshoe

 

[eamesboy]

How about the Sekonic Twinmate L208? It is a bit thick but does the job really well.

:thumbsup: Light and accurate.

U can get almost 2 of this Sekonic twinmate L208 if you are gettting the VC meter II.



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[azzurri]

Thanks everyone! Seems that the choice is between either the Sekonic or Voigtlander. Many good reviews of the VC meter. Any users of Sekonic? How good is it?

Sekonic is a reliable brand for light meters and the L208 is no exemption. Used it before and liked it because it is small (able to fit into the pocket), light, accurate and simple to use. It is really affordable brand new too and I guess that is a plus.

If it is a reliable light meter plus looks that you are looking for, the VC II would be an awesome choice; but of course, there is a premium for that

 

[chris667198]

Between L208 and VCII which one meter better in low light ?

 

[Srono]

my 208 is not so helpful in lowlight.

and here is specs:
VCII: EV 1 to EV 20
208: EV3 to EV17

 

[IamJeFfy]

sorry don't know if i can 'tong pang' in this thread..

what about reflected metering? which is the best meter that also have Aperture Priority function?

thanks.

 

[Srono]

sorry don't know if i can 'tong pang' in this thread..

what about reflected metering? which is the best meter that also have Aperture Priority function?

thanks.

All the above meter can do reflective metering and all meter can work like Av mode function:
- VCII: set ur aperture and turn the shutter time to green light.
- Sekonic 208: just match 2 needles and you have all the combination of aperture & speed -> you choose ur desired aperture and get the corresponding shutter speed.

If you want "true" Av mode like your camera (preset the aperture), u can try those bigger & digital reading sekonic such as 308, 358, etc. They are not hotshoe meter.

 

[chris667198]

my 208 is not so helpful in lowlight.

and here is specs:
VCII: EV 1 to EV 20
208: EV3 to EV17

Many Thanks....:sweat: