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Sekonic L-758 DR Digitalmaster incl. RT-32 module
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
i bought it last 6 month ago and still using it . which improve my picture quality allot.
it pretty expensive but its worthy for what we want for result.
it pretty expensive but its worthy for what we want for result.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic Meter
4 Jan 2009
I really like this meter. It does everything I need and a bit more. I find it easy to use as it follows similar interface design as my DSLR's "press-this-and-spin-that" UI. The integrated pocket wizard, ability to meter light ratios and balance ambient light is fantastic. The use of this meter has improved my shots.
A previous reviewer said the interface was poor - I disagree. The interface is extremely simple for the basic functions you'll use all the time. Set the ISO, take a reading, change between reflected spot and incident, set the pocket wizard channel, set the exposure time for ambient, etc.
When using the more advanced features, it gets a little more complicated. For example, metering the highlights, the shadows and mid-tones and display them all at once, or meter the lighting ratio between lights. Perhaps it could be a little easier but I don't find it a hinderance.
In fact I didn't notice the complexity as it's no more complicated than most of the features on my Nikon D700. The Sekonic, happily, follows the same convention of rapid key combinations for instant access to features instead of slow menu driven interfaces. Yes the menus are easier to learn - but you'd pay that speed penalty every time you'd use it. Once you learn how to play the Sekonic's keys, the price is paid and you get the speed benefit every time you use it.
Now it would be slick if, like the pro DSLRs, they provided both a menu and a key. But I still wouldn't use the menu.
A previous reviewer said the interface was poor - I disagree. The interface is extremely simple for the basic functions you'll use all the time. Set the ISO, take a reading, change between reflected spot and incident, set the pocket wizard channel, set the exposure time for ambient, etc.
When using the more advanced features, it gets a little more complicated. For example, metering the highlights, the shadows and mid-tones and display them all at once, or meter the lighting ratio between lights. Perhaps it could be a little easier but I don't find it a hinderance.
In fact I didn't notice the complexity as it's no more complicated than most of the features on my Nikon D700. The Sekonic, happily, follows the same convention of rapid key combinations for instant access to features instead of slow menu driven interfaces. Yes the menus are easier to learn - but you'd pay that speed penalty every time you'd use it. Once you learn how to play the Sekonic's keys, the price is paid and you get the speed benefit every time you use it.
Now it would be slick if, like the pro DSLRs, they provided both a menu and a key. But I still wouldn't use the menu.
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
all in one unit
9 Dec 2007
There are lots of times when the meter in your camera does a good job. For the rest of the time you need a meter. I used this for taking an evening shot of Christmas lights over a lake. Maybe I could of guessed the exposure, but the Sekonic meter made the process much less prone to errors. I got an excellent shot the first time. I have not used all the features yet, but the spot meter is excellent.
67 of 92 people found the following review helpful
What else will be needed?
28 Dec 2007
Well, I opened my Christmas present and voila! Just what I wanted! The Sekonic L-758 DR! I take it out, caressing it gently, and start to read.....hhhuuuuummmmm. I requested this meter because of it's acclaimed ability to "profile" and store in the meter, up to 3 cameras. That is what I am talking about! I have the Nikon D100, D200, FM2, 8008s, Nikkormat EL.....you get the picture. I wanted to be able to profile all my cameras and when going to use the meter, download the appropriate profiles. I have the meter and cameras and I am ready to go!......NOT! Guess after paying $500.00 for a meter, if I want to use it as desired, I have to buy the profile target! Yep, doesn't come with one! Kinda like buying a car and after the paper work is done, the salesman asks if you want wheels on it! Called Sekonic.....they don't sell it. Apparently the very item needed to use this meter as advertised is "third party?". And guess what the kicker is..........this little piece of printed matter costs another $100.00!!!!!!! SSssssoooooo.....guess if I want to keep and use the meter, I am going to have to shell out another $100.00! BUT!!!! If I do, I will make this profile target available to all who want to use it, all you do is pay the postage both ways! Heck, I may buy several! See if that puts a dent in someones pocket! I think I will go out now and kick my dog! Nah.....I like my dog. Guess I'll kick a tree ..... nope .... that would probably hurt!
Well....look forward to the product review....I will be analyzing this puppy down to the last tiny screw!!!!!
Best of wishes!
Well....look forward to the product review....I will be analyzing this puppy down to the last tiny screw!!!!!
Best of wishes!
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