Name: Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter
Brand: Shepherd
SKU: SBP
Price: 171.36 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.42 (45 reviews)

Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash & Ambient Light Meter

Shepherd Polaris Digital Flash and Ambient Light Meter

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I'm going to break the trend here on all these outstanding reviews and honestly I bought it because of them. I wanted to meter mostly reflected speed-light flash. I find almost all the time that the meter lacks sensitivity unless I input an ISO I wouldn't use anyway. At 800 ISO with Hi power bounce I get an"Eu" message which the manual does not even define. Using in outdoor bright or shaded light it functions okay also on direct flash. So for the most part it stays on the shelf and I use in cam metering or Chimp.

Downer

This is my first light meter, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but it is accurate, quick to read out, and simple.  It feels delicate, but most electronics don't like being dropped or thrown underneath cars so it probably doesn't need to be built like a tank.

Great functionality

I use this lightmeter often for various ligthting situations, wether it is landscape, or in the street.  It has helped me tons with measuring light with portraits for both ambient and flash.

Outstanding

I am just starting to use the light meter but find it useful.  I mainly purchased it for use with my studio lights to help me with my settings using my Alien Bee 1600s.  It cuts down on the trial and error of trying to estimate the camera settings.  It has proven to be very useful.  

I purchased this meter based on good reviews and its relatively inexpensive price.  It seemed like it would be the best value and so far it seems like a good choice

It is a fairly light plastic, but given its normal use it is sturdy enough.  I would recommend it for anyone looking for a reliable light meter at a reasonable price.

A Good Value

This product is great and works really well.

This Product is Amazing.

I have learned that this meter will get you where you need to be most of the time. Sometimes I get creative and move a stop but most of the time it is right on for my lighting.

This meter is exactly what I needed!

Iam just starting to do this. I am retired and need to do something. Your products have helped me get involved with the community.

good for me as a beginner

I use this item almost every day and it does a great job.

Does a good job

Great device. SUperb value for the price.

Great value

It is very easy to use, can be used as reflective,incidence ,flash,and spot light meter,
The readings are very accurate,and simple to understand  it works in diferent modes, for example, is very usefull for setting up my studio lights, by reading the EV from each lamp,, in outdoors, is very usefull as incidence ,and reflective light meter, with the 10 degree spot meter accessory , the reflective readings are very accurate.
I am sure, for the price, you cannot get any better, I am very happy with this light meter

The best for the price

Under rated - great value

Great for the price. It does everything I need. Easy to use.

Works great

Great product that geats the job done without breaking your budget.

Easy to use.

Good enough

Works great for metering both speedlights and studio strobe.  I'd be lost without it.

Best buy for my money

Compared to my old Luna Pro I find this easier and more consistant

Inexpensive and undervalued

Does everything you really need in a light meter. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the high ends ones and no it won't trigger your flashes but it is everything you need to take great photos and something affordable.  For me the KISS method work best.  It will greatly improve your photos

great for those on a budget

For the price, this is an excellent tool for photographers that works well in all conditions.  I use it to spec out a site and to check my strobe settings when I'm setting up for a shoot.  The ambient light readings are solid as are the electronic settings.  Sample readings in portrait situations are accurate.  Although it does not have a light temperature function--use a Grey Card and save the money to buy some good glass. Works for me.

Mandatory Accessory

I needed a simple light meter for lighting and shooting portraits. This meter has all the features I need and is extremely quick to learn to use.

Simple and Easy to Use

I love this little light meter. It is inexpensive, light-weight and great value for the price.

It has all the features that you would expect from more expensive light meters (e.g. Sekonic)

The only feature missing would be a built in pocketwiard trigger... at this price, I am not complaining :)

Great Meter for the money. Considered other More Popular Brands But glad Ichose this one.

Great Meter

This is my first light meter. I like it. It took no time at all to learn how to use it in my studio. I droped it once and not even a mark.

Works Great

[...] Instructions were simple.  Made getting the correct exposure with strobes fast and easy!  Not built for rugged use, but for the price it can't be beat.

Great value!

I've only had my light meter for a few days and it has made a huge difference in my work.

WOW! What a great investment

This is a great device for getting accurate readings in multiple light setups.

Perfect for first timers

Great meter for the price

I would buy this product again

I'VE ONLY USED THIS A FEW TIMES FOR INSIDE PORTRAITS AND IT WAS VERY VALUABLE.  CAN'T WAIT TO USE IT FOR OUTSIDE PORTRAITS WHICH IS WHAT I MAINLY PURCHASED IT FOR.

SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE

I had read where people say it is cheap and breaks but I don't have these issues. It works great. For the buck, it is a great deal. I use it in the studio mainly. I have taken it out in the field with no problems. Very easy to use. Does just what I need it for. I would buy another one, but I don't have to. Mine works great.

Does the job

Use it all the time both for flash and ambient.  Always gives accurate results.