Hello everyone, I just bought a Polaroid 195 for a real bargain and now I need a light meter for it. With price in mind and or a factor ($100 or less), what would be your choice of meter to buy? Thanks for everyones time. Sincerely, Mike C.
Hello everyone, I just bought a Polaroid 195 for a real bargain and now I need a light meter for it. With price in mind and or a factor ($100 or less), what would be your choice of meter to buy? Thanks for everyones time. Sincerely, Mike C.
Luna Pro SBC. I have one I carry in case my Pentax spot would fail. I also used it exclusively before I acquired the spot meter.
I just checked Ebay completed auctions and it looks like you could buy a nice one between 50 and 75 bucks.
Mike
Another vote for the Luna Pro SBC. I've had one for years and use it for low light conditions and as a back up for my Gossen Spot meter. The SBC takes a 9V bat. as opposed to a mercury cell that the plain Luna Pro's take.
Roger
Good call on the SBC. Another really nice meter is the Sekonic Studio (III). Solid as and has no battery. I bought one ~5 years ago -cheap, secondhand- and it proved to be dependable and accurate. It augments my Pentax digital spot meter and an unbranded flashmeter when needed.
http://www.jeffbridges.com/perception.html "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right."
A Minolta IVf can be had pretty cheaply these days; it only takes one AA and it's a very small and durable meter.
The Luna Pro SBC can also take a spot attachment (there are two types) I believe, if it's the same model as my Profisix SBC here in Europe. A bit bulky, analogue obviously, but so reliable.
I have the Sekonic Studio Deluxe, with all the slides, longer then I can remember; it must at least be 25 years old, and still working perfectly. It's a good feeling to know I can just pick it up and it will work without having to worry if the battery is still ok or not
Stefan.
Mike,
I can't recommend enough the Gossen Digisix. Simple, light and accurate. I use also with my range finders. I also have a 195 and I use it very often. You can buy the 3000 ISO in B&H for $10 and the postcard holders too. Bring it to the next party and keep the rollers clean.
Check the shutter speed. It could be on the slow side.
Enjoy it!
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