lawrence
Veteran
I love the Digiflash and carry it everywhere but I just wish they'd left off all the silly multifunction stuff. If I need to know the time I carry a watch; if I need to know the temperature I carry a thermometer etc.
R
rpsawin
Guest
Paul T. said:
Paul,
I feel your pain. I usually tape the dial with some scotch tape. It's kludgy but it works.
Bob
ghostganz
Member
I have the Gossen Digisix, and mine is eating batteries. At least draining them in around a month, while they're supposed to last longer than that. I also think there is a bad connection to the battery in it, since sometimes it resets itself when in use.
Also, the big function button is too easy to press. When I take it out of a pocket, it's usually showing the temperture or something else other than the EV.
When I think about it, I think it's the single most annoying electronic device I own.
Also, the big function button is too easy to press. When I take it out of a pocket, it's usually showing the temperture or something else other than the EV.
When I think about it, I think it's the single most annoying electronic device I own.
rumbliegeos
Well-known
I have the Sekonic 208, the Digisix, and the Sekonic 308b. The 308b is a wonderful studio meter, as long as you don't need spot reading. Of the compact meters, I prefer the Sekonic 208 because the ergonomics of the Digisix are not as convenient IMO. However, the ISO setting on the 208 is pretty coarse, almost too small for a dial-type scale, and the Digisix is more precise in that department.
dazedgonebye
Veteran
I'm in the market for a small meter.
I've sort of settled on the VCII because I'd like to use it on a cold shoe.
How does the digisix compare to the VCII in that application?
I've sort of settled on the VCII because I'd like to use it on a cold shoe.
How does the digisix compare to the VCII in that application?
gb hill
Veteran
I have an old GE meter from the 50s or 60s and highly doubt it's accuracy. I use an old Leningrad 6 and it seems to be pretty good, eventhough I sometimes question the user. I would like to have a good one sometime but I don't really know much about them.
I would like to have a good one sometime but I don't really know much about them.
rumbliegeos
Well-known
To operate the Digisix, you have to push one of two similar sized buttons on the top of the meter: i.e. not terrifically convenient if you try to do it when the meter is in a cold shoe and you are framing a shot. If you press the wrong button the meter goes into another function mode. I have not looked closely at the VC meter specs but they are probably better for on-camera use. The Digisix mounted on top of a camera would also look like a miniature, plastic, black tortoise compared with the little metallic VC meter.
gerry
gerry
zooyorkzooo
Member
Im in the same situation as dazedgonebye. I want a compact meter for the coldshoe but im probly gonna have to just save up for the VCII anyone know a cheaper option?
dlove5
Established
Another vote for Brand X. Quantum Calcu-lite XP. Bought it back in college 30 years ago. I am another fan of its low light level capabilities. If I really want to go small, I use a Leica MR meter either on my M2 or as a handheld. It is not near as easy to use as the Calcu-lite.
icebear
Veteran
Digisix, not perfect but works for me
Digisix, not perfect but works for me
Another vote for the Gossen Digi-Six here,
I use it only for wide angle shots, where the TTL metering covers such a large area that is more by chance than actual metering. Mine doesn't eat the batteries and yes I'm also annoyed by tipsy buttons which get pushed while carrying it in a pocket. I will put some foam rubber around it - but that not high up there on the priority list before X-mas .
Digisix, not perfect but works for me
Another vote for the Gossen Digi-Six here,
I use it only for wide angle shots, where the TTL metering covers such a large area that is more by chance than actual metering. Mine doesn't eat the batteries and yes I'm also annoyed by tipsy buttons which get pushed while carrying it in a pocket. I will put some foam rubber around it - but that not high up there on the priority list before X-mas
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FPjohn
Well-known
Incident DigiSix
Incident DigiSix
It is the DigiSix used as an incident meter for me. A Euromaster is the more deliberate choice for premeditated photo project.
yours
FPJ
Incident DigiSix
It is the DigiSix used as an incident meter for me. A Euromaster is the more deliberate choice for premeditated photo project.
yours
FPJ
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nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
Just last week I picked up a Gossen Pilot and a Weston Master II...
The Weston is spot on with my Luna Pro SBC...haven't really tested the Pilot...
The Weston being close to 60 years old is in Like New condition and it came with the box, case and instruction manual...
I paid $8 for the Weston and $5 for the Pilot...
The Weston is my newest favorite for now...
The Weston is spot on with my Luna Pro SBC...haven't really tested the Pilot...
The Weston being close to 60 years old is in Like New condition and it came with the box, case and instruction manual...
I paid $8 for the Weston and $5 for the Pilot...
The Weston is my newest favorite for now...
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
I use the old Sekonic L-308 (the selenium one).
But my "dream" meter is the tiny Petri meter that can be mounted on the flash-shoe. I want the round one, not the boxy ones they sell on the bay.
But my "dream" meter is the tiny Petri meter that can be mounted on the flash-shoe. I want the round one, not the boxy ones they sell on the bay.
jvr
Well-known
I prefer the VC-II, although somtimes my LeicaMeter gets out on the M3. The only problem with the VC is the ASA dial, that can (and will, exactly in the instant when it shouldn't) be knocked off easily.
Apart from that, is much more precise than my LeicaMeter, especially in low light. I tend to use no meter when using the M3 on B&W, just take a read once in a while to check my "assumptions"...
Apart from that, is much more precise than my LeicaMeter, especially in low light. I tend to use no meter when using the M3 on B&W, just take a read once in a while to check my "assumptions"...
BillP
Rangefinder General
Said it before, and I'll say it again.
Panasonic FX-01.
Smaller than most small meters, with a spot capability. And it takes pictures.
It's what I check the light with when I set out with my IIIc or M2. I then work from that as a starting point, plus applied Sunny f11 (in the UK).
Works for me.
Regards.
Bill
Panasonic FX-01.
Smaller than most small meters, with a spot capability. And it takes pictures.
It's what I check the light with when I set out with my IIIc or M2. I then work from that as a starting point, plus applied Sunny f11 (in the UK).
Works for me.
Regards.
Bill
Luddite Frank
Well-known
( Is there any thing I DON'T collect ???)
I have about 2-dozen light-meters...
The one that is probably the best and most accurate is a Gossen Luna-Six (1960's). It is bulky.
Prior to that, my workhorse was a Weston Master III (stainless-steel); still pretty accurate. I recently scrounged an invercone incident light attachment for it. These are bulky too, and the case is a bit of a pain, having to flip-open both the front AND the back to take a reading.
I also have a couple of the GE DY "art-deco" meters; they're quaint.
I really like the GE PR-1 (early '50s: "The meter with a memory! "), with it's knob-set low/hi range, and "trident" pointer.... easy to use; not sure how accurate they are as senior citizens.
Other users are: Norwood Director (fiddly, with those slide-in masks, domes, etc.); Sekonic Leader L-VI; Soligor Spot-Sensor (1 st series).
( Then there's the big box o' "toy" meters & curiosities)
I would like to find a reasonably accurate, small, shoe-mount meter to use with my LTMs...
I have about 2-dozen light-meters...
The one that is probably the best and most accurate is a Gossen Luna-Six (1960's). It is bulky.
Prior to that, my workhorse was a Weston Master III (stainless-steel); still pretty accurate. I recently scrounged an invercone incident light attachment for it. These are bulky too, and the case is a bit of a pain, having to flip-open both the front AND the back to take a reading.
I also have a couple of the GE DY "art-deco" meters; they're quaint.
I really like the GE PR-1 (early '50s: "The meter with a memory! "), with it's knob-set low/hi range, and "trident" pointer.... easy to use; not sure how accurate they are as senior citizens.
Other users are: Norwood Director (fiddly, with those slide-in masks, domes, etc.); Sekonic Leader L-VI; Soligor Spot-Sensor (1 st series).
( Then there's the big box o' "toy" meters & curiosities)
I would like to find a reasonably accurate, small, shoe-mount meter to use with my LTMs...
thawkins
Well-known
light meters
light meters
Gossen Luna Pro "F"
light meters
Gossen Luna Pro "F"
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
thawkins said:
A great meter but 'compact'?
lawrence
Veteran
Compared to my Minolta Auto-Spot II it is
mackigator
Well-known
RE: Bill P raises something I've been wondering about
Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't use my smallish digital camera as a light meter? I have a Weston Master II and a Master IV, both working.
But I find my Lumix LX1 with its choices of spot, matrix, center weighted to work pretty well, too. It's main liability is its inability to use a shutter speed longer than 60 secs or an f stop above f8, so I end up calculating long night exposures in my head sometimes. I end up using the LX1 quite a bit to meter or proof for a film shot in situations where I have time to set up.
Can anyone tell me why I shouldn't use my smallish digital camera as a light meter? I have a Weston Master II and a Master IV, both working.
But I find my Lumix LX1 with its choices of spot, matrix, center weighted to work pretty well, too. It's main liability is its inability to use a shutter speed longer than 60 secs or an f stop above f8, so I end up calculating long night exposures in my head sometimes. I end up using the LX1 quite a bit to meter or proof for a film shot in situations where I have time to set up.