Alex Fuchs Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Hi, I'm looking for an cheap cine-lightmeter. Does anybody know a cheap and good lightmeter solution for me? Thanks a lot Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Lussier Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 hmm... depends on your definiton of cheap... Its not that expensive... Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Andino Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Well the Sekonic L398 Studio Deluxe...is on the best lightmeters around It's great for beginners and professionals. You can get it for around a 150 bucks new. Check Ebay you might even find it for less. If that's too expensive for you, consider finding a different profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Wells Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Nestor Almendros used a Weston Master V. I don't know what they go for but I passed one up mint for $8 once. Probably not typical but... -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Phil Rhodes Posted May 9, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 9, 2005 Hi, I paid the equivalent of around US$100 for my 398. It's cute in a rather 1970s, steam-powered sort of way, but it does make you understand about the relationship between footcandles, F-stops and exposure. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Kevin Zanit Posted May 9, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 9, 2005 I have a 398 as a backup (used to be my principle meter). I got it for $20. I now use a Sekonic 508c. It was not too expensive, although it was far from $20 (about $450 - $500, I don't remember). My gaffer has a 558c, he likes that a lot (as do I), it was like $600 I think. Keep in mind these are both two in one meters (spot and incident). I am not that familiar with the various options, but spend the money, do it right once. That said, they all end up giving the same info, so get what you can afford. There have been several posts on the subject, so search a little also. Kevin Zanit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Fuchs Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 Thank you all, my first choice was the sekonic zoom master 608 C, but it cost about 700 bucks, so I mean cheap is all below 700 bucks :-). I check the sekonic 398 and I will have a look in other threads. Thank you guys. Greetings Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Wells Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 so I mean cheap is all below 700 bucks :-).<{POST_SNAPBACK}> This refines the search critera a bit ;-) -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar jimenez Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Theres 3 options that can suit your budget I think: 1. Minolta 4F ( $230.00) 2, Spectra Cine 4 ( around $450.00) 3. Pentax 5 analog / ditigal spotmeter ( lasts a lifetime ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Andino Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Search Ebay you can find the Sekonic 608Cine for around $400 bucks. I think the 558Cine is around $500US--and that's just like the 608 And the 508Cine is around $400US--it's the model that came before the 608 Eitherways search around the internet I sure you can find the 608 for under $600. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hayes Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Buy a roll of Kodak film of the ASA you are shooting. It comes with a small piece of paper with exposure guidelines. A bright Sun, a half covered sun etc. That is the cheapest light meter I know of. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Stephen Williams Posted May 11, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 11, 2005 Buy a roll of Kodak film of the ASA you are shooting. It comes with a small piece of paper with exposure guidelines. A bright Sun, a half covered sun etc. That is the cheapest light meter I know of. Bob <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, If your shooting outside its very accurate too! Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Tyler Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Other forun users have said good things about the tiny Gossen Digisix in the past. $150 @ B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller...u=257033&is=REG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Lamar King IMPOSTOR Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Look in the classified section of this forum or click the link below. There you will find a very good price on a leading digital meter, wink wink... http://www.cinematography.com/forum2004/in...?showtopic=6614 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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