Polaris Digital Flash Meter Light Meters
Polaris Digital Flash Meter Light Meters
USER REVIEWS
[Aug 13, 2015]
DAN R
Professional
Strength:
I have this meter for about 7 yrs and still functioning and accurate as the 1st day.No problems at all.Well built and i believe that the quality and functioning thru years is great.Definitely a great investment.
Weakness:
None,you get more than what you paid for. excellent,get it!! |
[May 06, 2006]
footdr
Professional
Strength:
Nice size LCD accurate very inexpensive easy to use.Two year warranty.
Weakness:
Made of very cheap fragile plastic.For a couple of dollars mre you can buy a sekonic weatherproof meter with woreless upgradeability and a three year warranty. This meter is accurate and easy to use but it is made of very fragile cheap plastic. I cannot recommend it to the pro that will use it alot. It is not weatherprof which is a big problem for me. Yes it is very cheaply priced but it is also cheaply constructed. I guess you get what you pay for. Customer Service no experience with service but i am going to send it back for a sekonic. Similar Products Used: sekonic |
[Mar 16, 2006]
leroys
Intermediate
Strength:
Accuracy, Affordable, Easy to use, Large display,
Weakness:
Mentioned in other posts, I am aware of the costruction making one feel that this unit is more vunerable. I have adjusted to this by always remembering to wear a shirt with a front pocket for more protection. Given the price, I dont mind at all. Purchased Polaris light meter from Ebay in mint condition after recommendation from a local photography student who owned same unit. Had a chance to compare the Polaris light meter with a much more expensive meter "Gossen Luna Star F2 at over 400 bucks" Both funtioned with same accuracy. Probably one of the best values in photography. |
[Feb 14, 2003]
photointhaburg
Professional
Strength:
Very easy operation and accurate.And the price wasnt bad either!!!!
Weakness:
Are you kiddin? The ones who say that a weakness of it is looking cheap i say this as long as its operational and accurste who cares what it looks like? Unless of course your trying to win a Flash meter beauty contest.But i havent seen any of those around Well What can I say its great! I purchased it And used it the first time and loved it. It was less expensive than the others i looked at and just as acurate . I used a Minolta flash meter a few times and this is easier than that to operate. Great buy from the beginner to the pro. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: Minolta |
[Nov 14, 2001]
DR photo
Expert
Strength:
Cheap, good basic fonctions, easy to read with his big screen.Accurates measurements
Weakness:
Look to me a little bit fragile and easy to scratch.No spot measurement opportunity very good flashmeter.Easy to learn and easy to work with..the light measurement is very accurate..I test it with my Lunasix F and both are equals.. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: Lunasix F |
[Sep 15, 2001]
fastest
Casual
Strength:
accurate,easy to use.
Weakness:
only goes to 60 seconds(not great in low light situations;you have to set a wider apeture to get a reading,or calculate it!) great meter.usefull spot meter(though only 10 degree). Similar Products Used: None |
[Feb 14, 2001]
Tom Bloomer
Expert
Strength:
Least expensive full featured ambiant/flash meter.
Weakness:
Cheap appearance. I tested it against a Minolta Flashmeter and a Gossen Lunapro SBC under the exact same lighting conditions. It matched the performance of both meters - it really does give you 1/10 stop accuracy. Customer Service Never tried. Similar Products Used: Minolta. |
[Feb 09, 2001]
Bruce Allen
Professional
Strength:
Seems to be very accurate, easy on batteries, digital (easy to read). A full function meter at a reasonable price.
Weakness:
None yet, I've used this meter at least five years. This is a very under rated meter. If you want to get the job done, and don't need a big name, but would like to save some money, get this meter. This baby will do corded (studio), & non corded flash (check your on camera flash). Works great for available light. Customer Service Never needed it Similar Products Used: Various analog meters |
[Feb 16, 2001]
Todd Walker
Expert
Strength:
Very easy to use and read. Accurate readings every time. Can check flash in corded or non-corded mode. Runs off of a single AA battery. Has a battery strength gauge you can use to check the battery with or use it to check your flashe's batteries.
Weakness:
none Small, light weight, accurate & very easy to use. Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: None |
[Apr 13, 2001]
Garry Warren
Intermediate
Strength:
Fully featured and accurate.
Weakness:
Construction appears to be a bit rough. An excellent meter, giving accurate readings and features not found on some more expensive products. Easy to read display and comfortable to hold and use. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: Sekonic 308bII |