Rob Morley wrote:
> In article <rsydnd-Goo_ouJLVnZ2dnUVZ8sTinZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, Tony B
> tony@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
says...
>> I didnRob Morley wrote:
>>
>> > Why not get something like a Leningrad 4 meter to complement the
>> > camera? They're available cheaply on eBay, and help complete the
>> > vintage low- tech experience.
>>
>> I didn't realise they were so cheap.. do they last? Or need calibration
>> or anything? Sorry to be so ignorant but hey, I'm a child of the
digital
>> age.. :-)
>>
> I have several, a Leningrad (which arrived with the needle rattling
around
> inside but was easily fixed) a Sekonic and an Ikophot. These are all
> selenium meters, so don't require batteries but the selenium cells
> supposedly deteriorate - all of mine seem to be fine, and accurate to
> better than half a stop (checked against some of my SLRs with silicon
> meters) which is fine for normal use. They each cost less than a fiver
> including delivery; some types like Weston, Gossen, Avo tend to fetch a
> bit more.
Speaking of old and of Gossen, perhaps I should invite some museum bids on
this. :)
http://blinkynet.net/stuff/pilot.jpg
> Bear in mind that the diffuser for incident light measurement
> is often a separate accessory (usually clipped inside the case) and may
> not be included when you buy an old meter, but if you never want to
> measure incident light you'll not miss it. Also it's handy if the meter
> comes with a lanyard.
This one uses a sliding translucent curtain. The little beige titty on
the left is part of the end of the curtain, which slides around the
corner and across the light port.
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