light meters?

nrois02 · Jan 17, 2010

Hey all, I just got into medium format using a hasselblad 500c and due to not have a built in I am looking for a light meter. Dont really know much about them and I am not looking for a really expensive one. Just one that is lower than $100 cause im a broke college student and not really into daytime photography. any suggestions would be really appreciated!! Thanks!

_Austin

usayit · Jan 17, 2010

Which type?

* Ambient
* Spot
* Flash
* Reflective

Mounted via cold/hotshoe or hand held?

Some units have several types built into the same unit.

I found my Sekonic 308 digital on ebay several years ago for just about $100. Handheld; flash; ambient; reflective.

dxqcanada · Jan 17, 2010

At one time the Sekonic L-398 was the standard classic ambient light meter ... and it was not expensive.

Not sure if the price has gone up on it.

Dwig · Jan 17, 2010

dxqcanada said:
At one time the Sekonic L-398 was the standard classic ambient light meter ... and it was not expensive.

Not sure if the price has gone up on it.

The L-398 is still alive and well as the L-398a, but its a bit out of the OP's price range at ~$180 USD, at least new. The OP might consider the Sekonic L-208 which is ~$95 USD new.

Both can work as either an incident or reflected meter and have proper EV scales, which are quite useful with older Hassey lenses which have EV settings.

nrois02 · Jan 19, 2010

im not even sure what type im looking for. just a basic light meter. doesn't need to be fancy just some i can go along the lines with for right now. I was thinking about purchasing the light meter that replaces the crank for a hasselblad 500c like this one just hopefully a cheaper price

From France : Superb Gossen Lightmeter for Hasselblad - eBay (item 190359559007 end time Feb-18-10 08:50:43 PST)

i like how its small nothing to it. anyone ever use one of these?