This may just look like your average light meter—well, it is and it isn’t. My Polaris Digital Flash Meter works as good as all those other light meters: Minolta, Gossen, Sekonic, etc. But the great advantage to this light meter is the price. Instead of shelling out $400+ for a light meter, the Polaris will only set you back $170 new or [even better] try eBay for under $65.
I’ve used this light meter in the studio setting and hitting the city streets with great results. The only downside to this meter is durability. It is made out of a lightweight plastic and is not waterproof.
But if you’re like me and can’t shell out a whole ‘lotta cash for your passion [and you’re in the market for a light meter], this light meter is worth checking out.
[and yes, I did shoot this photo at a f/2.8 at a 1/30 ISO 200]
Some of its features:
Measures: Ambient and flash (cord, cordless) - incident and reflected (35 degrees)
ISO Range: ISO 3 to 8000 in 1/3 increments
F-stop range: f/0.5 to f/90
Shutter Speed Ambient: 60 sec. to 1/8000 sec.
Shutter Speed Flash: 1 sec. to 1/500 sec.
Weight: 3.3 oz
Only uses on AA battery
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Jüri Vissak gave props (4 Dec 2008):
Nice composition and clarity! I like this firm.
