Interfit INT410 Studio Flash Meter (Black)

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.

I've been into photography on various levels dating back to the mid 1970's where I started as a studio assistant to some of the larger NY studios, and eventually working on my own.I got out of the business about 15 years ago after ending my career at a large photographic retail chain.Getting back into digital more as a hobby, and perhaps more.I feel I know my why around equipment well enough to comment about this product and I just do not understand all the negative comments.Come on gang, it is a $49.00 piece of equipment, not a Gossen or Sekonic, and for what it is it works just fine.I received my meter 2 days ago and ran some tests with both my off camera Metz AF50, and my newly purchased Interfit EX 150 MKIII kit, (review to follow) and the thing works great, plain and simple.As another review had mentioned the technology behind this is old school, you press a button and it gives you a reading, purely analog.My battery fit in fine, not tight at all, actually a little lose where you can hear it rattle, red lights are very bright behind the f stop to use and there are some complaints about this, but if is lit between 2.8 and 5.6 and you do not know what stop to use, well?That is my reason for only 4 stars, the build quality is not the best. My was stickered made in Thailand. But again see my comment above, it's only $49.00. If I get 2 years out of it the way I plan to use it, it is money well spent.If you want to take a step up get a WEIN, built rock solid. If you are into equipment more than the photos, get a Sekonic, but remember they all do the same thing. You could by 6 of these for what a Sekonic 358 costs, you won't impress your friends with this, but your studio shots will be exposed correctly and isn't that what it's all about anyway?

As other reviewers have pointed out, this is a *flash meter*. It's only designed with (non-TTL) speedlights or studio strobes in mind when there is no excessive ambient light. The diffusion dome on top can be removed to get an incident reading.Basic usage:- set your camera to its max. x-sync speed (somewhere between 1/160 and 1/250 for most DSLRs)- set flash meter and camera to same ISO setting- set speedlights to manual mode (no TTL)- optional: connect wireless trigger to flash meter- hold flash meter in front of subject, aimed at camera- turn on flash meter and either push the flash button or have assistant push test button on speed lights- base aperture lights up on flash meter, +1/3 or +2/3 aperture lights might come on as well- set your camera to indicated aperture- enjoy properly exposed photo !Cons:- no ambient reading- the sensor can not be swiveled, even though the product photo looks like you should be able to do that- battery cover is painful to close.To deal with the battery cover: make sure the cables are stuffed back all the way into the housing and not visible any more. Push battery all the way to one side. Slide cover back in from the top, then push it around the sides until you get to the bottom. If cover does not snap into place then push the battery a fraction of an inch to the other side and try again. Took me 3 attempts to get it to close.------------------------------EDIT: It only lasted 3 weeks. Now it no longer recognizes flashes unless they are directly aimed at the dome, much like a spot meter. In all other cases there's no reading. That makes it pretty much useless and I have returned mine to amazon.------------------------------

works very well. also attached my remote flash trigger

Malgré un plastic bas de gamme qui laisse perplexe la première fois qu on l a en main, il est basique mais très correct et pratique. Juste ce qu il faut comme premier flashmètre pour débuter le studio photo.

I was very pleased how speedily my Interfit flash meter arrived. Top marks here. This is a most inexpensive flash meter. It does work satisfactorily. But there is a significant 'niggle'.The battery compartment is quite poorly designed. So poor I could not get a 9v Duracell battery into the compartment and close the access cover. The compartment has not been designed to take very angular batteries like the Duracell. A cheap Tesco battery did fit and the cover closed OK. I now want to find a suitable rechargable battery. Another issue is that the battery compartment sides are at an angle and so are the terminals! The batteries are rectangular so the terminals do not meet square on. There is a possibility here of future contact failure. If this does occur I will be wanting my money back!Looking on the bright side if all does go well (fingers crossed) the Interfit flash meter will be a great bargain. I don't do too many studio flash projects as I tend to use natural daylight bulbs where a flash meter is unnecessary. I hope the Interfit meter will serve to cover projects like macro photography, flowers, and small subjects like pets when I would be using flashguns.

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I have read the other reviews, but to be honest i thought "THEY JUST DIDNT KNOW HOW TO USE THE THING"so gave it a whirl!first i tried to dial the ISO to 100, it would not click into place at 100, would only do so either between 100iso and 200, or 100 and 50... not great but could still be useable.I place the battery in the compartment and like everyone else, battery would NOT fit, either in the country these are made the batterys are smaller or well, i dunno.pressed the on button, the green light came on... but also one of the red ones came on feintly...pointed it at the flash head, pressed the button on the meter... i manually triggerd the flash.... nothing.I placed the unit about 1 inch from the flash , fired again and the one red light that was on feintly started to flash brightly. no matter what iso setting i put on, it was always the same red light that flashed.i then connected the unit to the flash with a sync cable, pressed the button on the meter to fire the flash, the flash fired and .... nothing, just the green light.I placed the meter about an inch from the flash unit and triggered it... the same red light that was on feintly started to flash again....i have read the manual, i have used light meters before, and well, this does not work! i may have been unlucky with my one, but by the sound of everyone else, im not the only one!