I've used a Paterson CDS Enlarging Meter for B&W - wasn't really worth the
trouble. You had to recalibrate for every change of paper and I eventually
decided that fast test stripping was more accurate except for the rare
occasions when I was doing a lot of prints with no paper or contrast
changes. I believe it is possible to use a regular ambient light meter for
a 'basic' exposure level but I haven't tried it.
Andrew
>On page 99 of the September 1940 issue of Popular Photography magazine
>is an advert for the "Haynes M.C.M. Photometer", described as "the
>world's most popular enlarging exposure meter" for the grand sum of
>US$4.85.
>
>Can anyone advise me about the present day existence / availability of
>enlarging exposure meters, recommendation as to brand choice[s], and any
>particular feature I should be looking for in particular?
>
>My main interests are prints from b/w and colour negatives, and
>somewhere off in left field occasional Ilfochrome prints.
>
>Any helpful comments and information will be greatly appreciated.
>
>John Hudson
>Vancouver, BC
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