Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/10
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At 12:01 AM 10/10/00 -0700, you wrote:
> > Get a digital Gossen Luna Pro digital. It has so many great features,
> > you'll be amazed. ... Super meter,
A nice meter. I used it for a bit, but marginally prefer the Luna Star F2
- -- more robust construction, and I prefer the feel of the buttons. Also, a
swivelling head, which makes incident readings *much* easier. But it's
pricier, and a bit larger. Either meter is good.
Of course, the traditional choice is the Luna Pro SBC. I miss mine --
astonishing low-light sensitivity. But it's bulky, fragile, and a bit
awkward to handle -- also, the dials sometimes turn on you without your
noticing, which can be a disaster. Still, there's nothing like it for
available darkness.
I've thought of getting a Pilot or a Scout, just for the sheer
portability. Mind you, the Luna Pro Digital isn't much larger.
Avoid the Meter of the Moment -- the Sekonic L-508. Silly combination of
features: a virtually useless spot meter (not enough sensitivity to meter
shadows); waterproof case (which is laudable, except the meter's too large
for anything but studio use); absolutely nothing else of interest, except
the dial that replaces buttons -- a nice touch, but not worth a few hundred
dollars.
This meter seems popular with camera salesmen...
cheers,
Douglas Cooper
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