Reviewed by
Paul Navas , Professional , from Atlanta, Ga

Price Paid
$199.00 at ebay

Photography Experience
6-10 years , People

Summary
I LOVE THE SIZE OF THIS METER, IT IS EXTREMELY ACURATE AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. USES 9 VOLT BATTERY WHICH LAST A LONG TIME. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY IS MADE SIMPLE WITH THIS METER. AMBIENT LIGHT READINGS DEAD ON. I PURCHASED THE METER DUE TO I SAW MADE PROS USING IT AND I ASKED THEM WHY THEY USED THE 328. AND EVERYONE AGREED ON SIZE AND ACCURACY. IF YOU NEED A METER THIS IS THE ON.

Strengths
SIZE, LONG LASTING BATTERY AND EXTREMELY ACCURATE.

Weaknesses
NONE

Similar Products Used
MINOLTA

Customer Service
NEVER USED

Reviewed by
joavphoto , Professional , from Manila, Philippines

Price Paid
$0.00

Photography Experience
11-20 years , Other

Summary
This has been the only lightmeter that I have ever owned. It has never let me down. It's durable (It dropped out of my pocket from the top of a bulldozer onto some rocks - easily a 10 foot drop - during the first day of shooting that I used it.) I think that its giving you a battery test the moment you turn it on is a stroke of genius. I've sometimes found myself looking over the latest lightmeters but haven't been able to come up with any reason to replace my current meter.

Strengths
It's hard to beat it's combination of price and performance. I also like the fact that it uses a single AA battery which lasts me several months of heavy use.

Weaknesses
The white dome kept on popping off so I simply glued it into place permanently.

Similar Products Used
Minolta and Gossen

Customer Service
I''ve never had any use for it.

Reviewed by
Tony Estcourt , Intermediate , from Essex, UK

Price Paid
$200.00 at FFordes UK

Photography Experience
6-10 years , Outdoor

Summary
This is an exellent meter, there is no competition at any price. My one wish is for the same product with a "beefed up" construction. The design of this meter means that it is a bit delicate. I have needed one repair to date when I dropped on the studio floor. This meter lives in my gadget bag rather than in my pocket (where it should be) when out walking.

Strengths
Accuracy, versatility with 5 deg. spot.
Analogue and digital read-outs.
Excellent battery check function.

Weaknesses
This is a well made meter but doesn't take knocks very well. It will break if you drop it. You need to carry a spare AA battery as battery life is quite short for a meter.

Similar Products Used
Weston Master 5.

Reviewed by
Kenneth Brown , Professional , from New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada

Photography Experience
21+ years , People

Summary
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - best investment in a meter that you can make!

Strengths
Size, weight, functions, reliability, flexibility, runs on only 1 aa battery, great battery test feature, deadly accurate

Weaknesses
none

Similar Products Used
Vivitar, Minolta, Gossen

Customer Service
never required

Reviewed by
William B. , Intermediate , from Thornhill, Ontario Canada

Photography Experience
6-10 years , Other

Summary
An outstanding light/flash meter, at a moderate price. Every bit as good as the Minolta IV, only a lot smaller, and lighter. This is the best piece of photographic equipment I've ever purchased. P.S. You can buy an optional 5-degree spot attatchment for it, if you wish.

Strengths
Small, light, very accurate, and very user friendly. Meter readings in full/half/and 1/10th stops. Cordless flash option is wonderful. Also has: swivel head, battery check, auto-"off" function, and a cine scale (for you soon-to-be DP's out there). Comes with case, strap, and 2 extra discs [flat, and reflected]. One AA lithium battery will last forever.

Weaknesses
No lighted display.

Similar Products Used
Minolta IV F.

Customer Service
Never.