sekonic l-858d

[jmdavis]

Is anyone using the new L-858du as their spot meter. After 25 years my old meter has died and this appears to be the only new thing made. I am specifically wondering about readability of the touch screen in outdoor sunlight conditions.

edited to add the only available new meter that I can afford

[Oren Grad]

Sekonic, Gossen, Kenko and Spectra all offer at least one current model with narrow-angle spot metering.

[Tin Can]

Maybe read reviews here.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1324625-REG/sekonic_401_858_l_858d_u_speedmaster_light_meter.html/reviews

[younghoon Kil]

The screen is easy to see indoors but hard to see outdoors.
And the Resistive-type touch screen should be pressed with force, often not pressed well.
I was very disappointed.

[Tin Can]

Good and bad to know

I bought a Sekonic L-758DR in 2011, it works well but batteries and lens caps are troublesome

I'll keep what I got

[tgtaylor]

I replaced my Pentax digital spotmeter with the 758DR around 2017. Unlike the Pentax, the lens cap on the 758DR is attached to the meter with a cord so that you don't lose it and the cap itself doesn't become loose fitting from use like the Pentax. However it will eat the expensive battery if you leave it in the meter. I've learned to remove the battery ($10) after each outing and haven't had to replace a battery in over a year now.

Thomas

[younghoon Kil]

Strangely(?), my L-758D doesn't eat battery.
So I always put the battery in the L-758D.

[Tin Can]

The battery does last long, but has died right when I need it too often

I carry spares now... as CR123A are not sold everywhere

I am experimenting with rechargeable CR123 as I can recharge in car

So far so good




Strangely(?), my L-758D doesn't eat battery.
So I always put the battery in the L-758D.

[younghoon Kil]

Hmm, I shoot often, but my L-758D's battery doesn't drain quickly.
Is this a problem for all L-758D?

[Tin Can]

I have been using it for 9 years

did you read what i wrote?

"The battery does last long, but has died right when I need it too often

I carry spares now... as CR123A are not sold everywhere

I am experimenting with rechargeable CR123 as I can recharge in car

So far so good"




Hmm, I shoot often, but my L-758D's battery doesn't drain quickly.
Is this a problem for all L-758D?

[younghoon Kil]

I have been using the L-758D for almost seven months, and I shoot about 60 to 70 times a year.
Also, I always carry spare battery.
But I haven't replaced the battery yet, so I haven't bought a rechargeable CR123A battery.

p.s. I have experienced rapid battery consumption of L-858D several times.

[jmdavis]

Though I am finding the L-758 discussion interesting and considering a used one, can we go back to any direct experiences with the L-858?

[younghoon Kil]

I think most of you would like the L-858D, but I've had some uncomfortable experiences.

1. The L-858D's touch screen is a resistive touch screen, not a capacitive touch screen used in smartphones.
2. The L-858D's touch screen sometimes doesn't respond.
3. I often can't see the screen well in the bright outdoors.
4. I have experienced the battery drain quickly.

Especially, I want the screen to be brighter.