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Description
The Sekonic L-358 Flash Master is an advanced, yet easy to operate, exposure analyzing light meter, that incorporates advanced technology in handheld meters. The L-358 features a retractable incident Lumisphere for standard or cosine corrected light readings, provides both hemispherical and narrow angle readings. Measurements can be taken in either incident or flash metering modes with accurate and convenient flash and ambient analyzing. In all electronic flash measurements, an analyzing feature simultaneously evaluates both flash and ambient light and displays the values in three ways: a) combined readings of flash and ambient, b) percentage of flash in the total exposure or c) simultaneous display of flash, ambient and combined readings on the analog scale. An easy-to-read illuminated LCD panel directly displays full, 1/2 or 1/3-stop shutter speeds or apertures and exposure/calibration compensation. Selecting settings is quick and easy with the built-in Jog wheel and cine shutter speeds up to 360 frames per second makes the L-358 a versatile tool in the most demanding lighting scenario. Optional spot finders extend the versatility of the meter with a choice of 1, 5 or 10 degree measuring angles with a viewable parallax-free viewfinder.
Summary
Product Title: Sekonic L-358 Flash Master -Digital Incident Reflected/ Flash Light Meter
Manufacturer: Sekonic
Lowest Price: $309.00
Power Score: 4.4 | 6 Reviews
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Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Full, 1/2, 1/3 step selectable readings of aperture value and shutter speed Cine Speeds: 2 - 360fps Nine memory banks for aperture value and shutter speed
Shutter Speed: 1/8000 to 1800 Second
Measurement Mode: Reflected Light
Coverage Angle: 54
Light Receptor: Silicon Photo Diode
Measuring Range: Ambient Incident light EV-2 to EV 22.9 Reflected light EV-2 to EV 22.9 (with 54 Lumigrid) Flash Incident light f/1.0 to f/90.9 (approx. f/124) Reflected light f/1.0 to f/90.9 (approx. f/124) with 54
Strengths: easy to use/read, several memories and modes, provides both incident and reflective
I only got this meter because Minolta went out of business, and was skeptical at first. The Sekonic has been a pleasant suprise, though. It is extremely simple to use and read, and when your doing flash metering it does this cool thing where it tells you how much percent of the light is ambient and how much is from your strobe. It's a little of an investment, but I definitely recommend it.
Strengths: Being able to take it out in the rain without worrying,because it's water resistent is a nice feature. The "time priority" and "shutter priority" is also nice for new users.
Weakness: The light colored lettering on the gray meter is difficult to see because of glare both outside and inside.
The L-358 Digital Flash Light Meter offers users with limitted or no experiance the ability to use a quality light meter with it's "Aperture Priority",or "Time Priority" modes. But also offers "advanced functions" for the more experianced user.It offers controls such as "Flash Analyzing indicator","Muti Cumulative Flash measurement","EV display",Analog Scale" and much more. it also has a number...
Strengths: accepts wireless transmitter module, readings are accurate
Weakness: poor LCD display and feels a little cheap for its price
Though the Sekonic L-358 is considered to be the standard pro light meter by many, there is certainly room for improvement. The casing of the meter feels a little cheap. I would have felt a little more confident if the item were made in Japan rather than the Philippines. My previous light meter, a Minolta (Minolta light meters are now made by Kenko, used a AA battery. For it’s size I would have...
Strengths: resonable price,solid build
Weakness: none,so far
I bought this from digitalfoto with free shipping. I am very happy with the price. It has everything that you need. Compact, I also purchased the wireless module RT-32 to pair it with pocket-wizard plus II. In this case you don't even need any cord to trigger strobes. Highly recommend. If you have spare money and you care spot metering, try the more experience one L-758.
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Sekonic L-358 Meter
Strengths: water and moisture resistant, 2 ISO settings, easy to handle, measures ambient and strobe lights
Weakness: na
This is my first light meter. I was a little nervous at first that it would be hard to use, but it is very easy to use and the owner's manual tells you everything you need to know. I think this was a great investment for me.