Re: PHOTO-3D digest 1483

[P3D Don Chaps <dchaps@xxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 28 Aug 1996, P3D Bob Howard wrote:

> The Pentax spot meter digital is probably the nicest today.
> NO spot meter gives a correct reading unless pointed at an 18% grey
> target or equivalent reflection. (e.g. in one reading). They are
> designed to read several parts of the scene and you calculate an average
> of the differt exposures noted. (On read a shadow and give two stops
> more exposure etc.) BobH
> 
> 
My fave spot meter is the gossen Ultra Spot. It has a built in zone 
system scale and lets you take multiple readings and display them 
together without taking the meter from your eye. If you choose the Zone 
System mode, you can a shadow reading, place on Zone III or II 1/2, then 
take up to 9 more readings and see where they fall. You then slide a 
switch and it will expand or contract the range, noting the n+ or n- 
development change needed. 
Still a good spot meter for those who don't use the zone system. The 
photocell is filtered to more closely match film response. Something to 
consider if you want the control a spot meter. 
I have an old pentax 1/21 as a back-up, needs some work (intermittent 
short in wire in battery compartment). Email me if you're into a DIY 
cheap spot meter, say $25.
Don


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