Re: [OM] 4T spot metering range [Was: Sekonic L508 Zoom Master

[Clyde Soles]

> >   The Sekonic L-508 goes down to EV -2, just like the Minolta Autometers
> >  III, IV & V,  so that would be an improvement of 4 stops over the OM-4.
> >  Several other Sekonics go to EV -1. The L-508 is a bit of a porker, but if
> >  one has use for its flexibility and modes, it makes sense. Seems like
> >  more of a studio-based meter design than one for the field.
> >
>
> Ooops I goofed and forced myself to look into my literature. The OM-4T
> advert. shows averaging sensitivity from -5 EV to +19 EV and spot metering
> from 0 EV to +19 EV @ISO 100 with a 50/1.4 lens.
FWIW the Minolta Flashmeter IV (not the same as Auotmeter IV btw) is 
EV -2 to 19.5 but with the 5° spot attachment it's EV 2.2 to 23.7. 
Anyone know what the 508 can read down to in spot mode?

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