Will Davies

Thanks for the responses so far! I thought about the Sekonic 478, although I’ve heard mixed things about the touch screen - how have you found it in your experience? The Spectra is a possibility - can it be calibrated easily? What kind of battery does it take?

Hello everyone, I've been involved in video production for a while now and am now keen to learn more in depth about lighting and getting more experience in the field. Reading about meters, I understand how helpful they are in determining contrast ratios and light levels on interiors and locations, and are especially beneficial when shooting film (I'm getting into shooting 35mm stills lately). My max budget is around £200-400. So far my eyes are on the Sekonic L308X for its footcandle/lux readings, easy-to-find battery and size. However, the things holding me back are: Lack o