Rob Wilton Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Hey, Im interested in buying a sekonic light meter, to use on set for my student production. The cine version of newest light meters are way more expensive than the regular one..... can anybody tell me the diferences between the two, and whether its worth the extra money? thanks!!!!! Rob Wilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Laurent Andrieux Posted January 12, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted January 12, 2006 First, you get the typical cine and video frame trates of 24 and 25 fps (and therefore the exposure times, resp. 1/48 and 1/50 s). But if you work at 30 fps, the still photo 1/60 s is sufficient and won't be very far from 1/48 or 1/50 s anyway. Also, you have a compensation for the shutter angle if you work at a different value than 180° (144°, 170°, 172.8°) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted January 12, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted January 12, 2006 First, you get the typical cine and video frame trates of 24 and 25 fps (and therefore the exposure times, resp. 1/48 and 1/50 s). But if you work at 30 fps, the still photo 1/60 s is sufficient and won't be very far from 1/48 or 1/50 s anyway. Also, you have a compensation for the shutter angle if you work at a different value than 180° (144°, 170°, 172.8°) Hi, The cheaper non cine range have most usual frame rates in an case. My L-508 has from 2- 360 FPS including 24,25 + 30. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Laurent Andrieux Posted January 12, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted January 12, 2006 Great ! are they still selling this one ? By the way, Rob, can you consider buying second hand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Holland Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 hi guys i still have and use a L-398 studio deluxe , given to me by David Watkin , dont use it all the time but , feels good when i do . Love sekonic meters . john holland , ps got some other old ones also from Mr Watkin . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted January 12, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted January 12, 2006 Great ! are they still selling this one ? By the way, Rob, can you consider buying second hand ? Hi, I got mine from B+H video, they claimed it was a demo model, but the box was still factory sealed! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Fritzshall Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) I recall that Sekonic has some sort of deal for students where you can get a meter for like half-price. I saw it in a brochure once, but can't find any info online. It might be worth contacting the company about. Edited January 12, 2006 by Scott Fritzshall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salzmann Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I work with the 508C cinema meter and am very happy with it. Just watch that ring that switches the meter from spot to incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Laurent Andrieux Posted January 12, 2006 Premium Member Share Posted January 12, 2006 Just watch that ring that switches the meter from spot to incident. I second that ! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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