how to choose a spot light meter

rpriedhorsky · 07-19-2009, 03:38 PM

Dear all,

I'm thinking about a spot meter. I'm having an old Spotmatic II CLA'ed. Having never shot film, it seems useful to be able to predict how specific elements of the scene will be exposed (since it's more difficult to muck with exposure in post), and I'll bet that it would be useful for educating myself as well.

What are the options? Can a reasonable spot meter be had inexpensively?

Much appreciated,

Reid

Wheatfield · 07-19-2009, 04:58 PM

Look for a Zone VI modified pentax digital spotmeter. Unless you need a flash meter, it's about the most accurate meter available.

rpriedhorsky · 07-25-2009, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

Look for a Zone VI modified pentax digital spotmeter. Unless you need a flash meter, it's about the most accurate meter available.

Hm, OK. Those seem to go for $200 and up on KEH.

I guess what I am really after is, what's the space? Where do I learn about spot meters and their various merits and (importantly) their various costs?

Wheatfield · 07-26-2009, 08:51 AM

Google might be your friend.

07-19-2009, 03:38 PM	#1
rpriedhorsky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 210	how to choose a spot light meter Dear all, I'm thinking about a spot meter. I'm having an old Spotmatic II CLA'ed. Having never shot film, it seems useful to be able to predict how specific elements of the scene will be exposed (since it's more difficult to muck with exposure in post), and I'll bet that it would be useful for educating myself as well. What are the options? Can a reasonable spot meter be had inexpensively? Much appreciated, Reid

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07-19-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Look for a Zone VI modified pentax digital spotmeter. Unless you need a flash meter, it's about the most accurate meter available.

07-25-2009, 08:57 PM	#3
rpriedhorsky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 210 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield Look for a Zone VI modified pentax digital spotmeter. Unless you need a flash meter, it's about the most accurate meter available. Hm, OK. Those seem to go for $200 and up on KEH. I guess what I am really after is, what's the space? Where do I learn about spot meters and their various merits and (importantly) their various costs?

07-26-2009, 08:51 AM	#4
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,981	Google might be your friend.

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