CalcuLite X vs XP

[john_van_v]

Hi all,

I guess GAS is getting the better of me! I didn't check that I was getting an XP when I got my Calculite meter, which is an X.

I cannot seem to find info comparing the X and XP models. What are the differences? I bought the meter for lowlight usage.

Thanks in advance for any hints.

 

[john_van_v]

Lux meters

Lux meters

Has anyone used one of these lighting industry meters as an incident meter?

They seem to go down to very low light levels, and frankly, I like the idea of a single light index rather than the variable EV rating.

On the EV topic, I can see why 100 ASA was set as the norm, but we usually use 400 ASA now, especially since we use smaller pictures for the web.

 

[payasam]

If the X works, I think you can ignore the missing pee.

I used an industrial light meter many years ago, together with a table I made up which had ASA and exposure equivalents. Slow but accurate.

 

[john_van_v]

Ok I will take it out tonight, test it against my Nikon F, and then use to exercise one of my MANY non-metered m42s... fujica, pentax, yashica, zenit...

The Pentax looks as if someone put a cigarette out in the shutter cloth. Exactly how does one do that.. oh I know, leaving it face-up in the Sun.

 

[peter_n]

The XP will read down to EV -7 with 100ISO film. Will the X do that?

 

[Pherdinand]

"we usually use 400 ASA now"
who is "we"?

The xp is very sensitive indeed, and works reliably for ages on one set of batteries.

 

[peter_n]

The xp is very sensitive indeed, and works reliably for ages on one set of batteries.

The set = 4 batteries, which amazed me when I got my first one, but indeed the meter only sips the juice. As far as I can tell the batteries last for years.

 

[gdi]

I have the X and XP - the XP is more sensitive (-7ev) than the X (-3 ev). But I don't find the X to be much of a detriment usually. They are great meters - nice and small.

(the manuals are available on the quantum site after registering)

 

[raid]

Is the XPII worth more than $70?

 

[gdi]

Is the XPII worth more than $70?

I have never heard of an XPII and I don't see it listed on the Quantum site.

 

[raid]

I sold my XP so I don't have it to check this out. I could swear it was a XP II

 

[lisa]

Hi all,
First post here...I recently bought a calculight x off of ebay, just got it, put new batteries in it, but it doesn't seem to turn on...how do I work this thing? ( I hope it's not a dud...)

😕

 

[john_van_v]

There are buttons on the left and right to activate it.

I can't seem to find mine, but I had no trouble lighting up the red numbers in the bottom window.

Light meters are problematic, and ebay sellers are prone to mailing you their garbage, and then offering a refund as if shipping is free.

It may pay to buy a new one -- that is what I am thinking. For right now I am using a camera as a meter for my broken-meter cameras.

John

 

[john_van_v]

I have the X and XP - the XP is more sensitive (-7ev) than the X (-3 ev). But I don't find the X to be much of a detriment usually. They are great meters - nice and small.

(the manuals are available on the quantum site after registering)

Actually, I had to look at a meter dial to learn that EV is relative to film speed.

If not mentioned, then the ASA is supposedly 100.

I am beginning to develop a new light measuring strategy based on LUX rather than anything relative. Funny how advanced photography is for the most part, but metering is so primitive as not to have set standards or strategies.

Must be those... , oh never mind :bang: