Luna Pro-F as enlarging meter?

[je2a3]

I have the enlarging attachment for this meter and can't figure out how to use it based on the sparse instructions on the booklet. Does anyone have tips or is it better to stick to test strips?

Thanks!

Joseph

 

[Nikon Bob]

Maybe you could find something on it here http://www.gossen-photo.de/english/foto_sammler.html

Bob

 

[phototone]

You can use it as a "null" meter. You first have to get a good print through trial and error. You then (with the enlarging attachment) meter the projected image on the easel, best to pick a repeatable tone, such as a skin tone. Note what number the needle is on.

Now, take another negative, meter a similar tone, varying the aperture on the enlarger lens to get the same reading off the exposure meeter. Bingo, should make a keeper print at the same seconds of exposure. If your negatives vary all over the place in contrast, then this method won't work too well.

 

[je2a3]

I've researched the web and even the Gossen site does not offer any information in English. Supposedly the instructions came with the attachment which I don't have.

Thanks phototone for the tips!

Joseph

 

[Nikon Bob]

I have also contacted Gossen through that site for a part so you may be able to request a manual from them.

Bob

 

[oftheherd]

I think I may have the instruction sheet for that. I will try to remember to check tonight and let you know what it says. But I think Phototone is right. It is also useful for contrast range reading according to the SBC manual, but no instructions on how specifically to use it.

 

[Doug]

As I recall, Gossen's site also has some manuals in English in .pdf file format. Though some product names are different from what they use in the US.

 

[Nikon Bob]

As I recall, Gossen's site also has some manuals in English in .pdf file format. Though some product names are different from what they use in the US.

Yeah, the link was to the English PDF manuals.

Bob

 

[Doug]

Ah, right, Bob; I missed seeing that.