Two meters face off for a spot on my staff
Buy or bye?
Both meters have features and attractions that make neither a clear winner nor a poor choice. If your criteria are feel, LCD readout, battery type, power consumption, and weight, pick the Minolta VF. If you shoot a lot of flash/ambient mixes, as I do, then the Sekonic gets the nod. Of course, if you have a pocket full of Pocket-Wizards…well, then the Sekonic is the only game in town!
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Sekonic L-358 |
Minolta VF |
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$250 street |
$220 street |
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5.4 ounces |
4.4 ounces |
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2.4x6.1x1.8 inches* |
2.6x6x1.6 inches |
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Built-in retractable receptor dome for broad or narrow-angle readings |
Interchangeable receptors for broad or (optional) narrow-angle readings |
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Ambient reading range EV -2 to 22.9 |
Ambient reading range EV -2 to 19.9 |
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Memorizes up to 9 readings on an analog scale |
Memorizes up to 2 readings |
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CR123A power source |
AA cell |
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Averages up to 9 readings |
Averages up to 2 readings |
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Flash/ambient analysis in 10-percent increments |
Flash/ambient analysis in 5-percent increments |
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Additional features: |
Additional feature: |
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* with dome extended |
Want to know more?
Minolta: 201-825-4000; www.minoltausa.com
Sekonic (div. of Mamiya Corp.): 914-347-3300; www.sekonic.com
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