Sekonic L-328 Digilite F Light Meter Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Paul Navas
(Professional)

Review Date
November 28, 2002

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Visitors rate this review
2.91 of 5,
11 votes

Review 1 of 11

Price Paid: $199.00 from ebay

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

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Rating
Reviewed by: joavphoto
(Professional)

Review Date
October 22, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Review 2 of 11

Price Paid: $0.00

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.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Tony Estcourt
(Intermediate)

Review Date
April 9, 2001

Overall Rating
4 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5,
3 votes

Review 3 of 11

Price Paid: $200.00 from FFordes UK

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.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Kenneth Brown
(Professional)

Review Date
August 13, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Review 4 of 11

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

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Rating
Reviewed by: William B.
(Intermediate)

Review Date
April 14, 2000

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 5 of 11

Model Reviewed:
L-328 Digilite F Light Meter

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.

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