Need a light meter for use with an RB67

[John Allen]

I can get a Gossen Luna Pro for a pretty reasonable price. The older models, like the CdS are pretty cheap. The sbc is even cheaper. The Luna Pro F is a bit more, but is also the nicest of the group. Anyone have any experience with them or any thoughts on other suitable meters?

 

[Martin Carlin]

I use the meter in my other cameras John they seem to be spot on. The meter in your digital camera will give you good results.

 

[Pete Askew]

Not with the Luna pro but with other Gossen meters, yes. I have lots of meters. My preferred brand is Sekonic which I find the most intuitive (of the modern, electronic ones anyway). Another meter to look out for and, that is good values, is a Minolta Flash Meter IV. The Sekonic Studio Deluxe is also superb. At least with the Luna, you have the option of all the accessories for it, so it can become a very versatile tool.

 

[Pete Askew]

Not that is makes any difference, but the one I used last week on my foray was a Gossen Starlite 2 - you can see it on the left in the photo of the Technika kit.

http://www.realphotographersforum.com/forum/threads/linhof-master-technika-v.21859/

 

[John Allen]

Not that is makes any difference, but the one I used last week on my foray was a Gossen Starlite 2 - you can see it on the left in the photo of the Technika kit.

http://www.realphotographersforum.com/forum/threads/linhof-master-technika-v.21859/

Thanks, Pete. I want to go vintage to match or exceed the age of my cameras. My understanding is that there are a lot of older meters that still work fine even 40 years later. My early research is pointing towards either a Weston Master IV or a Sekonic L-398 Studio Deluxe. I still need to do some reading on the 398 to see if there are any gotchas that I don't know about.

 

[Pete Askew]

The latter would be my choice (they still make it!). I have one but rarely use it for work these days, I don't remember any negatives about it - just not as convenient as a modern meter (as long as they have good batteries in! - that's a good plus point). @Hamish Gill uses one I think though.

I carry a tiny Gossen Digisix in my bag. Very light and very capable - as long as I've got my glasses with me!