2 thoughts on “Interfit INT410 Studio Flash Meter (Black)”

1. 32 of 32 people found the following review helpful

   
   Reading is fundamental…, April 2, 2011

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   This review is from: Interfit INT410 Studio Flash Meter (Black) (Electronics)

   I was worried after reading the only other two reviews here. But, for $43, I figured it was worth the risk since it’s nearly $200 less than the L-308s. I love being pleasantly surprised…

   First, let’s address the other reviews of this product- mainly, that the product does not work. As mentioned in the header and the product description, this is a studio flash meter NOT a light meter. This product will not give you readings for ambient light because it is not designed to do so. It is ridiculous that this product has a low rating because people do not understand the difference between the two.

   To test this unit, I set the meter in front of a Lastolite EZyBalance card, ran a test flash to get a meter reading, set aperture to suggested value (using ISO 100 at 1/250)and took shots of the grey card and then checked the histograms to check exposure. The results provided by the meter were accurate from 1/1 to 1/32 power. I have no concerns about accuracy when using studio strobes. However, I will update this review if there are any problems with my studio set up.

   The battery door is an adventure. I would suggest pushing the back side of the compartment door down until the rear is flat, then snapping it shut.

   Overall, though, the unit provides accurate results which is more than I can ask for at the price point. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is searching for a meter to use with off-camera flash units.

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2. 22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

   
   Pretty impressed, wonder whats wrong with the other reviewers, April 14, 2011

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   J. Catalano (New York) –
   
     

   This review is from: Interfit INT410 Studio Flash Meter (Black) (Electronics)

   I’m sorta new to off-camera lighting, so I picked up this flash meter for one reason only: its about 4 times cheaper than ANY other flash meter on the market.

   Ok – the battery door is hard to close, but yes it does indeed close and once it is closed it is closed pretty good. You just have to press the top edge of the battery door shut a with a bit of pressure, before pushing the other end in. Once the top end locks in – the rest will snap right in place.

   The thing couldn’t be easier to use. I’ve used a digital meter, and this is JUST as a straightforward (maybe more so). Its hard to see from the image how it works – but on that big dial (which you adjust the ISO) the F numbers are printed. You turn on the unit, and it is ready to receive a flash. If you have the flash connected with a pc synch you can just press the flash button on the meter to remotely fire it. Or even better, if you are using RF triggers, and you have a little PC to 1/8th jack cord, you can connect it to your RF trigger and fire your flash remotely! (Check out the picture I uploaded for how it connects). Otherwise, manually fire off your flash and the an LED will light up behind the corresponding F number. On top of the meter you will see LED lights for 1/3 and 2/3 F stops.

   This is because just about every camera reads F stops in third increments. So if you didnt know, the difference between F8 and F11 is a 1 full stop (not three), so F9 is really F8 and 1/3rd, and F10 is F8 and 2/3rds.

   This is very simple to figure out. If your meter lights up with F8 and the 1/3 stop light also – than the exposure is F9. If you cant figure it out – tune your camera to the number on the dial (F8), and if there is an additional 1/3 stop lit up – simply tune your aperture on your camera one more notch, if the 2/3 lights up tune it 2 notches on the dial of your camera.

   I dont have anything to calibrate against, but the exposure seems pretty spot on – and even if it was off at all (as I said, I’m not a lighting expert…yet), the exposure is consistent. I’ve read someone having trouble having it read the flash – it didnt miss a single flash of mine and I tried it all distances and power levels.

   I hate the picture they have of this thing, it makes it look pretty chintzy – but its actually not. Its a fair size, kinda thick, and its got a decent build, a decent weight to it, comes with a short lanyard (i’ll probably get a neck lanyard though), and a nice leather (or leather-like) case.

   So if you’re not sure if it works, check out the photo I posted of the unit. I use a completely manual off-camera flash, I tuned in a flash power that I thought was appropriate (bounced off a card) and read it with the meter. I dialed in exactly what it read onto my camera and took the shot. If you think my image is properly exposed (I do), then it works!

   I’m quite happy with the purchase.

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