Reviewed by
JimBlair , Expert , from Rosemount, MN

Price Paid
$309.00 at AAA Cameras, NYC

Photography Experience
21+ years , People

Summary
This is a well engineered meter. The readout is clear and functional. The learning curve to operate this meter is low to zero. I use this meter for shooting weddings and find it very valuable. Its size and ease of use with one hand is wonderful. It's very accurate.

Strengths
Its size, waterproof, built in spot meter and incident capabilities with no attachments. Flash meter capabilities with multiple readings, cord or no cord. Contrast comparison for exposure calculations. Good range of shutter speeds, f-stops and film speeds. Also EV calculations and cine.

Weaknesses
Maybe the 5 degree spot meter instead of the 1 degree but to me that's a minor problem.

Similar Products Used
Minolta Spotmeter IV. Luna Pro. Weston. Honeywell

Customer Service
N/A

Reviewed by
Carney2 , Expert

Price Paid
$0.00 at Henry's

Photography Experience
21+ years , Outdoor

Summary
An OK meter, I guess. I have had no use to date for the flash capabilities and have been a little disappointed in some of its other aspects. Specifically, the 5 degree "spot" capability is weak and the meter gives me no usable readings in "low light" situations where my camera has capabilities, but the meter won't register. I will be photographing a wedding this weekend and have not yet made up my mind if I will use the 408 to meter for my Hasselblad, or will just strap my F100 over my shoulder - flash bracket and all - and use the meter I trust.

Strengths
Simple to use.
Easy to change settings.
Large, readable display.
Uses AA batteries.

Weaknesses
5 degree "spot" is inadequate.
No low-light capabilities.
Large and bulky.
No illuminated display.

Similar Products Used
Other Luna and Sekonic meters.

Customer Service
Never used it.

Reviewed by
berko milleit , Intermediate

Price Paid
$330.00 at kleffel + aye, dresd

Photography Experience
2-5 years , Outdoor

Summary
a price-worth working tool.

Strengths
- fine, solid thing
- seems to be accurate

Weaknesses
- i can't read all speed/f-stop combinations like on analog meters. well, it's a digital one.
- filter correction has to be done with ISO setting
- 5 degrees is not enough for landscape and zone system

Similar Products Used
- weimarlux selen
- weimarlux cds
- gossen sixtomat

Customer Service
- not needed yet

Reviewed by
berko milleit , Intermediate

Price Paid
$330.00 at kleffel + aye, dresd

Photography Experience
2-5 years , Outdoor

Summary
a price-worth working tool.

Strengths
- fine, solid thing
- seems to be accurate

Weaknesses
- i can't read all speed/f-stop combinations like on analog meters. well, it's a digital one.
- filter correction has to be done with ISO setting
- 5 degrees is not enough for landscape and zone system

Similar Products Used
- weimarlux selen
- weimarlux cds
- gossen sixtomat

Customer Service
- not needed yet

Reviewed by
Jason Onerheim , Professional , from Minneapolis, MN

Price Paid
$200.00 at National Camera

Photography Experience
6-10 years , Fine Art

Summary
I was able to purchase this meter on a student discount deal for really cheap. A 1 degree spot would have been nice. The incident dome retracts and a cover slides over the spot viewing screen, plus the water resistance prove useful in the field. Great meter for a great price in a compact package.

Strengths
Spot and Incident in one package
1/4 stop increments
Water Resistant
PRICE!

Weaknesses
5 degree spot instead of 1 degree

Similar Products Used
Sekonic 508
Minolta Spot Meter

Customer Service
n/a