Minolta Auto Meter IV F

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I was offered one of these recently, with spot attachment, for $150. I have always heard & read that they are fine meters. What is the consensus here? I know that Konica-Minolta bailed out of the camera business. I also know that some company (name escapes me) picked up the meter line. I saw their ad in a magazine recently so I could find them. I wonder if these new folks will support the older models? I will check the price against KEH if I get serious about the meter. I will use the meter primarily for ambient light. I suppose I would use it for flash. I've never done that. What say ye?

Thanks!
 
One question answered already.

One question answered already.

Earl knows some stuff, EH! Wayne Scott too. Regarding Minolta Auto Meter repair:

Trius said:
If it's not under warranty, then I would consider Quality Light Metric in LA/Hollywood, or maybe even have a look yourself before making a final decision.
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They are wonderful meters; when I was a dp many years ago I used an Auto III when most of the rest of the DP's used a Spectra pro.
 
An autometer ivf has been my main lightmeter for about 10 years. It hasn't missed a beat in all this time and I've never had to have it re-calibrated, I hope that speaks for itself.
 
I bought one several years ago and used it faithfully until it broke. When you turn it on it goes to a certain value and will not take a reading. I think something in it is shorted. I contacted Sony and they gave me a quote of $185 to fix it. I said no thanks. I do think it is a good meter though. Very easy to use and dead on.

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Tom
 
I use this meter on a daily basis. It is dead accurate and very user-friendly. I recommend it highly.
 
Thanks everyone

Thanks everyone

Rafael said:
I use this meter on a daily basis. It is dead accurate and very user-friendly. I recommend it highly.
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I can buy the same meter that you use. I wish I could borrow your eyes & brain. :)

Being old and vision challenged is really a drag. Trying to use my old Luna Pro or the slightly better Weston Master V is a drag. I'm really looking for a meter that has a big digital display. I can work my lenses and shutter speeds from memory. Or more or less make out the numbers without my glasses. I always take my glasses off for framing and composing. The light meters are driving me crazy. Glasses on. Glasses off. Glasses on. Glasses off. You get the idea. I think I shall pursue the Minolta meter when I get back to Houston next week.

I guess I like my metered bodies because they all show exposure information in the viewfinder. Without my glasses.
 
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I don't need the flash capabilites. Is the Minolta meter good for ambient light? I guess if I had flash metering I might learn how to use it.
 
The Autometer IVf can meter flash either corded or not. While I do use the flash metering capabilities some of the time, I mostly use the meter for ambient readings. I think it performs very well in this regard. Also, the digital display is big and easy to read. So I think this meter will meet your requirements well.
 
venchka said:
I can buy the same meter that you use. I wish I could borrow your eyes & brain. :)
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I'm looking at a pretty hefty repair bill for my M6 right now. So you never know, eyes and brain may be posted in the classifieds soon. Do I hear $75... :D
 
venchka said:
Being old and vision challenged is really a drag. Trying to use my old Luna Pro or the slightly better Weston Master V is a drag. I'm really looking for a meter that has a big digital display. I can work my lenses and shutter speeds from memory.
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Take a look at the Gossen Luna Star F; I got one of these off eBay a couple years ago at pretty modest cost.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/20971-REG/Gossen_GO4032_Luna_Star_F2_Meter.html

I see one on eBay now but mine was only $153...
http://cgi.ebay.com/GOSSEN-LUNA-STA...goryZ708QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
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