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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Livingston, MT on 6/26/2008
Although my DSLRs have in-camera metering, I prefer to make my own judgements. I've been thoroughly pleased with my Sekonic meter. I am able to get my metering spot on without trial and error, and it is very easy to use.
from Lafayette, LA on 4/18/2008
After years of using a Luna_Pro-F, it finally quit. The Sekonic L-358 stepped in and is used every day for ambient on location sets and flash settings in the studio, works great and consistent.
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from Emeryville, CA on 4/18/2008
This is a must have for those neding accurate lighting n a studio or even outdoor environment
from Holden Beach, NC on 4/16/2008
Very easy, even for a beginner!
from Orange County, CA on 4/2/2008
The good flash meter, I used it for my studio works.
from Dublin on 3/11/2008
My first time to own a light meter and I'm delighted with the instant success I'm having. For getting a flash measurement I used this meter with some $20 cheapo radio transmitter sets attached to some 2nd hand flashes (SB24 / SB25). The transmitter connected to the meter by means of a small wire, this was my way of triggering for now, I have the internal transmitter but didn't use it yet.
Simply stand where the subject will be and press the "Measure" button and the flashes will fire producing the settings for the camera. Instant perfect exposure. Of course modelling the light is another job altogether.
from Ft. Collins, Colorado on 2/21/2008
This is a very accurat meter and is simple to use. It has all the features I will ever need and then some
from Austin, TX on 1/21/2008
This is a good light meter. I was new to studio strobe photography and this has been an indispenable tool for obtaining proper exposures and lighting ratios. The documentation was good but it might be better if it had more examples in the context of various lighting setups. [...].
from quinnesec, Michigan on 1/21/2008
the Sekonic L-358 Flash Master I find has been easy to use and has been very accurate. I like the fact that it holds up well to the weather.
nice product.
from Montgomery AL on 1/21/2008
This is a great tool to get that perfect shot. It tells you what to set the camera on to get the perfect lighting. I does not come with the device to trigger the flashes.
from Glendale CA on 9/26/2007
Needs a place to store the dome when not in use
from Atlanta on 9/26/2007
i bought this to use in my home studio where i do portraits. it is quite easy to use and with the appropriate cord allows me to fire my strobes to get a light reading. i highly recommend this incident light meter.
from New Zealand on 9/26/2007
Well made meter easy to use well worth buying
from USA on 7/19/2007
OOps! Put flash review under meter. On to the meter review. Love that I can meter the light and then rotate the dial to a different f stops to see corresponding shutter speeds.
from Tulsa, OK on 7/14/2007
Easy to use out of the box. More features than most people will ever use. Great price for what you get.
from Fond du Lac, WI on 7/10/2007
I have a small studio/location setup using hot shoe flashes and pocket wizards [@]. Before buying this flash meter I just used the LCD display on my digital camera to review the exposure. The results were hit and miss. Using the flash Sekonic flash meter, I'm able to get great exposure with every shot. Now I only use the camera display to review the composition.If you use Pocket Wizards - get the RT-32 Transmitter.
from Chicago, IL on 7/10/2007
easy to use, functions like it should
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from Idaho on 5/12/2007
very good
from Robstown, Tex on 3/21/2007
It makes it real easy to take group shots using bounce light. I have my strong flash aim at the white ceiling to get bounce flash. I get my perfect exposure with my Sekonic L-358, then I just shoot from different angles. It is a big source light and everybody is expose properly. Even people that are close to the camera are not over exposed. I took a picture of a bride and groom sitted on a table, framed by a mariache and their instruments. By knowing the exosure of the bride and the groom, and bouncing the flash, I got a picture that I couldn't get with an on camera flash. I give that credit to my L358 and its programable controls. I knew it was giving me the perfect exposures I needed from all angles and distances.
from South English, IA on 3/18/2007
I purchased the transmitter module (works with Pocket Wizard system)with this flash meter and am glad I did. Not having to attach cords to my strobes or camera is safer and far more convenient. This flash meter has allowed me to attain proper exposure from the very first try. It was recommended to me [...] when I was looking into purchasing my strobes. Once my equipment is set up all I need to do is stand in front of the camera where my subject(s) will be, aim the meter at the camera and press the button. I have an instant and accurate exposure reading. To check exposure difference between the primary and secondary light just aim at the strobe and press the button and adjust each lights output. Indoors or out this meter performs flawlesly.I recommend the L-356 meter with the transmitter module and suggest getting the Pocket Wizard transmitter and receiver modules for camera and lights for an excellent and easy to use set up.
from Robstown, Texas on 2/14/2007
I get perfect exposed outdoor photos. I set up my L-358 to a perfect exposed face histogram using my custom camera settings. That gives me the perfect exposure. To get perfect color balance I use the preset white balance setting on my camera. All I have to do is use the Auto Mode with its custom settings and Bingo, I have a perfect exposure and perfect color balance.
from Silverdale, Wa on 2/13/2007
It meets all the needs I would ever need as a Professional Photographer. You know that your settings need to be, and a outstanding meter to back up your camera.
from Atlanta, GA on 2/12/2007
The meter is very easy to work with, even if you're a first-time user. I've used it to check exposure while triggering a pair of strobes via cable and it was very fast and intuitive to operate. Having the flexibility to add a wireless radio trigger is also something I'm looking forward to down the road.
The meter comes with a Lumigrid that replaces the dome ("Lumisphere") for measuring reflected light - my only minor gripe is that there is noplace in the included case to store the lumigrid when not in use.
from CT on 2/12/2007
This combo flash/ambient light meter may lack some specialized features for some photographers, but, for my work (largely portraiture) it perfectly fits the bill. It's easy and quick, has more features than I need (usually) and delivers accurate results.
from Virginia Beach, VA on 2/12/2007
This is exactly what I was looking for in a meter. I don't need (or want) all the bells and whistles as the majority of my work is outside. It works when I need it to every time. I highly recommend this meter for beginner to pro.
from Plano, TX on 2/5/2007
It's a great piece of equipment to have. you can't go wrong with it that's for sure.
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from Milwaukee, WI on 2/5/2007
[...] It's a great light meter but you need spot scopes and other accessories to truly make it the only one you need. It has multiple "in-between" f-stops and adjustable ranges. Not for new photographers.
from Pacific NW and West Texas, Permian Basin on 2/5/2007
For an economical pricing this meter is excellent. I am very satisfied with the results. Up front testing it was right on, so use it with total confidence.
from Wichita Falls, TX on 2/5/2007
Love it! This tool has really helped improve the quality of my images!
from Phila, PA on 2/5/2007
The only thing I hate about the light meter is that it needs a brighter display. The wireless triggering system rocks!