Incident meters measure light falling on the subject (more accurate for portraits). Reflected meters measure light bouncing off the subject (essential for landscapes).
Basic display; lacks advanced features like wireless flash triggering. Best for Professionals: Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Price: ~ $689 buy light meter
Fiddly analog dials; poor performance in very low light. Best for Compact/Film Use: TTArtisan Light Meter II Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Price: ~ $60–$75 Incident meters measure light falling on the subject
Compact enough for a pocket, highly accurate (±0.1 EV), and works for both stills and video. Best for Professionals: Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Go to
Incident, reflected, and flash metering with a digital LCD.
Professional-grade precision for complex cinema and studio lighting; all-weather design. Cons: Expensive and larger footprint. Best for Analog Purists: Sekonic L-398A Studio Deluxe III Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Price: ~ $269
Battery-free operation using a selenium photocell.