I'm after a light meter preferably sekonic or similar if any one has one
Wanted photographic light meter
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I have just the thing. A Sekonic L308-S which measures both incident and ambient light so it can also be used as a flash meter as well as a light meter. They are very highly regarded and receive excellent reviews.
Mines a few years old but it’s in immaculate condition and works as it should.
Mines a few years old but it’s in immaculate condition and works as it should.
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Or even just guess the exposure, that’s what I used to do with my studio lights. I could normally get it bang on within two or three sample shots.... or download a smartphone app
However with a light meter you will get accurate, consistent and reliable readings.
for large format film cameras guess work is ok but its very pricey if you get it wrong , sunny 16 rule isn't the best optionOr even just guess the exposure, that’s what I used to do with my studio lights. I could normally get it bang on within two or three sample shots.
However with a light meter you will get accurate, consistent and reliable readings.
I do have an app , but as I'm shooting large format film I need a more precise measurement... or download a smartphone app
thanks ill have a think about it , I've had one of these but I left the battery in too long and it messed upI forgot to say, I’d like £80 for it which will include postage. Please drop me a PM if you’re interested
Top tip, don’t leave the battery in.
Out of interest are you shooting large format as in 8”x10, I didn’t think those cameras were still used.
I'm shooting 5x4 sheet film , a single sheet per shot on a cherry wista a Japanese cameraTop tip, don’t leave the battery in.
Out of interest are you shooting large format as in 8”x10, I didn’t think those cameras were still used.
That’s some serious photography. I used to use a Bronica SQA 6x6 or the Manila RB67 occasionally but for the last few years I’ve just used a Sony a9 which is adequate for my current needs.
do you still have any film cameras , mam iya rb ?That’s some serious photography. I used to use a Bronica SQA 6x6 or the Manila RB67 occasionally but for the last few years I’ve just used a Sony a9 which is adequate for my current needs.
Unfortunately not, for me the cost of having the films processed became prohibitive. I used to develop my own slide film but prints always went to the lab which was expensive.
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