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Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
As a person who is just getting my feet wet in studio/portrait photography, I was very overwhelmed by the number of light meters on the market. After many hours of researching light meters, I stumbled on a review that basically said this is the light meter to get for the beginner because it doesn't have any bells and whistles, it just meters light. This is exactly what I wanted so I decided to go with the Shepard Polaris light meter.
Let me say that I am absolutely pleased with this meter because it is extremely easy to use even for someone like me who had never touched one before. Within 15 minutes after opening the package, putting the battery in, and leafing through the instruction booklet, I was using it as if I had known how to for years.
I would highly recommend this to those who just want the bare essentials and/or are beginners at the whole studio/portrait thing. Also perfect for those with a limited budget.
from Fredericton, NB, Canada on 7/14/2008
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
seems to be approx 1/3 of a stop off ... but is consistent, which is all one can ask of a meter
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from Port richey fl on 5/21/2008
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
nice meter lifht ans small easy to use
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from Maple Grove, MN on 5/21/2008
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
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.
from Palm Springs, CA on 3/6/2008
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
allows me to work faster and get the results that i want! has made my life a lot easier since i have it!
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from NY on 3/6/2008
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
Very easy to use! Accurate! Lightweight!
from San Jose, CA on 3/28/2007
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
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]
from New Jersey on 2/12/2007
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
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]
from Oklahoma on 2/12/2007
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
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]
from Montebello, CA on 2/5/2007
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
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]
Comments about Shepherd Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter:
[...] 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.