Re: [Leica] OT: Lunasix 3 issue

["Steven Blutter" <steven2244@ameritech.net>]

well said - not at all ignorant.
'right tool for the job'

problem is, I'm working on several series' at once.  right now one is tech
pan @ 25 - 50 ASA, the other is pushing tri-x to 3200 - 6400 in hot
developer (haven't settled on one yet).  subjects are equally varied.  I
like having one day and one night project so I can work at any time the muse
strikes (and time allows!)

a meter for each project?  i guess my bag just got a little heavier

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From: <grduprey@rockwellcollins.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:30 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] OT: Lunasix 3 issue


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> Steven
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> If it is not a defect in the meter, and from what you say it is not, then
I
> would re-hash your decision and purchase a meter which meets your
> requirements fully for low and normal light conditions and purchase an
> appropriate meter.  Otherwise you need to send it back to the manufacturer
> since it is new and let them fix the problem.  Just my ignorant opinion.
>
> Gene
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>                       12/15/2003 05:38 PM
>                       Please respond to
>                       leica-users
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> Arg!
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> I decided to upgrade my trusty old Lunasix [c. 1975?] rather than put more
> money into it and bought a used Lunasix 3 from Adorama.  I figured I can
> return it there easier than to an Ebayer. $89 + shipping.
>
> I also got the replacement battery kit with SR44's - battery check is
right
> on the money - on the high side of the red bar.
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> I've always found the Lunas to be dead on in extreremly low (night) light,
> like EV 5 (6400 ASA, 1/15 @) f:2.0) but has anyone had the fol. problem or
> should I have it serviced - and by who if necc?
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> Problem:  I've noticed that when the light level is at the boarderline
> between the high and low ranges the meter has no concensus within itself.
> (The old one had the same problem though not as pronounced)
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> Right now I'm fiddling with it and on the low range the needle goes up
> beyond 12 in this particular illumination.  But, taking the exact same
> reading in the high range, the needle drops below 12.  Thus no consensus.
> No accurate reading is possible.
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> This is bothersome because I am looking at a very typical indoor light
> level
> (equiv. of 400 ASA, 1/60th @ f:2.8).
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> A work around is to use the Sekonic digital for these dim indoor
situations
> and reserve the Lunasix for very low only.
>
> I'm travelling soon and only want to take one meter - the Sekonic 308
> doesn't read very low and the 508 is too much meter for a Mexican beach.
> (and I wouldn't trust the MR-4 for very low)
>
> I'll hang up and listen for my answer - thanks in advance.
>
> Steven Blutter
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