Best Light Meters for Cameras Updated May 2025

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Best Light Meters for Cameras
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

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9.9

TopTes TS-710 Light Meter, Lux/Foot Candles Meter with 180º Rotating Sensor, 0.1~200,000 Lux Range, Large Backlit Display, Ligh...
Light sensitivity
Functionality
Ease of use
Accuracy
Build quality
Rotational sensor
Picked by 162 people this month!
Picked by 162 people this month!

9.9

1
TopTes TS-710 Light Meter, Lux/Foot Candles Meter with 180º Rotating Sensor, 0.1~200,000 Lux Range, Large Backlit Display, Ligh...
Light sensitivity
Functionality
Ease of use
Accuracy
Build quality
Rotational sensor

9.7

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9.7

TTartisan Light Meter II, Real-time Metering Tool, Two Dial to Adjust ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed, Compatible with Older Le...
Functionality
Appearance
Accuracy
Build quality
Ease of use
Value for money

9.7

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TTartisan Light Meter II, Real-time Metering Tool, Two Dial to Adjust ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed, Compatible with Older Le...
Functionality
Appearance
Accuracy
Build quality
Ease of use
Value for money

9.5

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9.5

ULANZI VL-81 3000mAh Bi-Color LED Video Light w Softbox - 3200K-5600K+CRI95 Rechargeable Camera Light, 3 Cold Shoe Mount for DS...
Brightness
Functionality
Size
Value for money
Battery life
Charge rate

9.5

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ULANZI VL-81 3000mAh Bi-Color LED Video Light w Softbox - 3200K-5600K+CRI95 Rechargeable Camera Light, 3 Cold Shoe Mount for DS...
Brightness
Functionality
Size
Value for money
Battery life
Charge rate

9.4

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9.4

TTARTISAN Light Meter II Two Dial to Adjust ISO Compatible with Cold Shoe Mount for Speed ISO Photography (Silver)

9.4

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TTARTISAN Light Meter II Two Dial to Adjust ISO Compatible with Cold Shoe Mount for Speed ISO Photography (Silver)

9.2

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9.2

Light Meter Digital Illuminance Meter Handheld Ambient Temperature Measurer, Range up to 200,000 Lux, Luxmeter with 4 Digit Col...
Functionality
Ease of use
Value for money
Meter quality
Information quality
Build quality

9.2

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Light Meter Digital Illuminance Meter Handheld Ambient Temperature Measurer, Range up to 200,000 Lux, Luxmeter with 4 Digit Col...
Functionality
Ease of use
Value for money
Meter quality
Information quality
Build quality

9.1

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9.1

LightMate AirPro Light Meter, Rechargeable Battery Life 20 Hours, High Precision Photography Light Meter, 3 Dials Retro Exposur...

9.1

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LightMate AirPro Light Meter, Rechargeable Battery Life 20 Hours, High Precision Photography Light Meter, 3 Dials Retro Exposur...

8.9

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8.9

Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter (401-305)
Ease of use
Functionality
Accuracy
Value for money
Compactness
Exposure accuracy

8.9

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Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter (401-305)
Ease of use
Functionality
Accuracy
Value for money
Compactness
Exposure accuracy

8.8

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8.8

Sekonic 401-208 Twin Mate Light Meter (Black/White)
Accuracy
Functionality
Size
Ease of use
Portable
Value for money

8.8

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Sekonic 401-208 Twin Mate Light Meter (Black/White)
Accuracy
Functionality
Size
Ease of use
Portable
Value for money

8.7

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8.7

TTARTISAN Light Meter II Two Dial to Adjust ISO Compatible with Cold Shoe Mount for Speed ISO Photography (Black)

8.7

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TTARTISAN Light Meter II Two Dial to Adjust ISO Compatible with Cold Shoe Mount for Speed ISO Photography (Black)

8.6

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8.6

DOOMO MADE OLED Light Meter, Meter S Brass Version, New Screen Design, Real-time Metering and One-Button Metering for Vintage C...

8.6

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DOOMO MADE OLED Light Meter, Meter S Brass Version, New Screen Design, Real-time Metering and One-Button Metering for Vintage C...

Our Top Choice

9.9

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9.9

TopTes TS-710 Light Meter, Lux/Foot Candles Meter with 180º Rotating Sensor, 0.1~200,000 Lux Range, Large Backlit Display, Ligh...
Light sensitivity
Functionality
Ease of use
Accuracy
Build quality
Rotational sensor
Picked by 162 people this month!
Picked by 162 people this month!

9.9

1
TopTes TS-710 Light Meter, Lux/Foot Candles Meter with 180º Rotating Sensor, 0.1~200,000 Lux Range, Large Backlit Display, Ligh...
Light sensitivity
Functionality
Ease of use
Accuracy
Build quality
Rotational sensor