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Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.1 stars

(based on 10 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Accurate(3), Durable(3), Easy to use(5), Improves product function(3), Lightweight(8)

Best Uses:

Everyday(4), Home(4), Macro photography(3), Portraits(6), Studio(5)

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro(4)

Good value

By John

from Fredericton, NB, Canada on 7/14/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Lightweight

Cons:

None I can think of

Best Uses:

Everyday use, Portraits, Studio

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

seems to be approx 1/3 of a stop off ... but is consistent, which is all one can ask of a meter

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

great starter light meter

By digital photo concepts

from Port richey fl on 5/21/2008

Pros:

Durable, Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight

Cons:

no backlight for lcd

Best Uses:

Everyday use, Home, Macro Photography, Portraits, Sporting Events, Studio, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

nice meter lifht ans small easy to use

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My assistent Rabbit

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Basic & Solid product

By MaplegroveBob

from Maple Grove, MN on 5/21/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Inexpensive, Lightweight

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Home, Macro Photography, Portraits, Studio, Traveling

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I was looking for an inexpensive light meter that would do it's job well. The light meter is easy to use and has all the basic exposure function I need, and at a price I can afford. It is made of plastic, but it has a nice belt pouch to help protect it. It's readings are quite accurate.

small little helper

By grym

from Palm Springs, CA on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight, Low Cost

Best Uses:

Everyday use, Portraits, Studio

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

allows me to work faster and get the results that i want! has made my life a lot easier since i have it!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I would recommend this to a friend!

By Terri

from NY on 3/6/2008

Pros:

Easy To Use, Improves Product Function, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Everyday use, Home, Macro Photography, Portraits, Studio

Describe Yourself:

Semi-Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Very easy to use! Accurate! Lightweight!

Reasonable entry level flash meter

By JP

from San Jose, CA on 3/28/2007

Pros:

Inexpensive v's features, Simple Controls

Cons:

Accurate to - 1 stop

Best Uses:

Home, School, Studententry level meter

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast, Photography student

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The product met my expectations: inexpensive student level flash meter.

I did note, like some other people, the accuracy is slighly off. It gets you to within +- 1 stop. I used my LCD screen to fine tune the f-stop and shutter speed. I had the light settings "dialed in" within a matter of minutes.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Affordable and Accurate

By Bob

from New Jersey on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Lightweight, Simple Controls, Versatile

Best Uses:

Professional Work, Special Events, Travel

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I've used this light meeter for over 5 years and have found it a valuable inexpensive tool.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great for the money

By Fuzzzzy

from Oklahoma on 2/12/2007

Pros:

Durable, Great Features, Simple Controls

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This meter is very accurate and easy to use. That's about all that is required from a light meter. Gives excellent, consistent, correct results at a fraction of the cost of the big boys.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

"A basic, easy to use meter for your $"

By photobug

from Montebello, CA on 2/5/2007

Pros:

Accurate, Compact, Consistent, Lightweight

Cons:

none

Best Uses:

Photography, Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have used this meter for taking outdoor portraits and indoor tungsten photoflood basic 3 light portrait setups. Very basic and easy to use. I lost the user manual and it was no problem remembering how to use it after three months.
The "AA" battery last almost forever. If you don't need all the bells and whistles of the other meters ($$$) you can't beat this meter for the price ($).

[21 of 21 customers found this review helpful]

What the Pros use

By Reborn from Manitowoc, Wisconsin on 8/18/2006

Pros:

Accurate, Compact, Consistent, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Photography

[...] I went to the local pro photo shop to see what they would recommend. Without hesitation, they said the Polaris SPD100. Unless you have exotic shooting circumstances, this meter is the best and what they use. Liked it much more than the JTLs, Gossens, or Sekonics.
Skeptical, I next called my brother-in-law who was a professional photographer for 20 years and now a commercial imaging consultant. His meter is a Polaris SPD100. He felt the rest were over-priced.
Finally, I called a fantastic Black and White artistic photographer down in Gurnee, IL and his meter ... You guessed it, the Polaris SPD100.

Customer Reviews about the Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter at Adorama