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The thrift store light meter that saved me $150
My neighbor Bob who does photography on the side told me to just buy a cheap light meter from a thrift shop instead of a new one. I found a Sekonic at Goodwill for $8 and it worked perfectly. Tested it against his pro model and the readings were almost identical. Has anyone else found camera gear in the bins that actually worked?
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lily709d ago
Grabbed a working vintage flash meter for $5 once, still going strong years later.
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alicehernandez8d ago
@lily70 you got lucky, sure, but most vintage gear is just old tech that can break down at any moment. A $5 meter that's still running is the exception, not the rule. Newer models are way more reliable and accurate for modern lighting. Why risk a shoot on something that could fail mid-session?
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