What light meter to use?

[GMAN]

wanting to purchase a light meter but with so many out there, I'm not sure where to start?....I have some strobe lights that I will be using and was advised that there are certain light meters that are specific to strobes?....I've seen several of them on ebay, any suggestions on brands, models, etc?.....

[zona5101]

for strobes you will need a flash meter. Some light meters are also flash meters but some aren't. Minolta flash meter III or IV you might find used. or Sekonic 308 or 358

[GadgetVirtuoso]

I've been wondering the same thing. I know I'll want one that does both flash and ambient light but I don't want to spend a fortune either.

[Benji]

I have a Sekonic L 358 and I love it. The old Minolta Auto IV was an EXCELLENT film meter, but it reads in 1/10th stops instead of 1/3rd like we need in digital. Yes one CAN convert, but newbies have enough things to worry about without adding converting f stops from tenths to thirds.

If I were going to buy a new meter I would strongly consider the Kenko KMF 1100. Kenko bought out Minolta and the KMF 1100 is identical to the Minolta Auto IV except it will read in 1/3rd stops.

Benji