Since there are a bunch of "I just bought a camera" - Here's your first rule

[HoosierDaddy]

The first photo with the power wheels looks dark, the other two look fine.

[skunkdSiR]

Interesting

[The Hedgehog]

I have a saying, you pay for what you get...

Glass is for ever, good glass you pay the price, good bodies don't come cheap & good lights will last you a long time.

I have two light meters, one I mainly use for film (video) & this one I can use for anything, video or DSLR's anything really but the price of 499.99 isn't bad.

You can find them cheaper like 180.00 ish or cheaper on ebay but I don't know how well they will work.

I more or less meant for those of us who aren't making this a job, but just a hobby for fun. I don't think I'll need a light meter like that, or at least for a long time.

And yes, good glass is pricey, as are good bodies, but you do get what you pay for.