The Luna Pro F was a totally different model. Both it and the very similar
Luna Pro SBC used the 9-volt, but the original Luna pro was still being made
after the F and the SBC came out. The last few yrs of original Luna Pro
production were of a model called the Luna Pro-S, which used Silver Oxide
button cells. The Luna pro and the Luna Pro S used CdS meter cells, while
the SBC ang the F used Silicon Cells.
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On 1/17/08 4:06 AM, "Piers Hemy" <piers@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> You are correct about the naming, Chris, but not entirely correct about the
> mercury cell problem. Original Lunasix/Lunapro did indeed require 2x625
> cells, but later versions did not, they used the 9v 6F22 battery. I have a
> Luna-Pro F in my hands here with the 9v battery.
>
> Nevertheless, I would go for the flashmeter, which means the Multisix - for
> GBP40 I would say it's a steal. MrCad in Croydon is listing one for GBP125.
>
> To my mind, Gossen meters are bullet-proof. My Polysix lasted thirty years,
> and is still usable, although with only one of the two LEDs in operation
> now.
>
> John, if you really prefer analogue metering, but still want flash metering,
> let me know, I reckon we could "come to an arrangement".
>
>
> --
> Piers
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Chris Crawford
> Sent: 17 January 2008 01:54
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [OM] Re: OT Gossen lightmeters
>
> If I remember right, the Lunasix is the European name for the meter that was
> called the Luna Pro in the USA. It took Mercury batteries so I would avoid
> it, and the kludgy work arounds for the battery issue. The Multi-six is the
> same as the one sold as the Multi-Pro here and it took easily found 9-volt
> batteries.
>
>
> --
> Chris Crawford
> Photography & Graphic Design
> Fort Wayne, Indiana
>
> http://www.chriscrawfordphoto.com My portfolio
>
> http://blog.chriscrawfordphoto.com My latest work!
>
> http://www.plumpatrin.com Something the world NEEDS.
>
>
>
> On 1/16/08 6:49 PM, "JOHN DUGGAN" <john.duggan10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>
>> Hi all,
>> My Weston EuromasterV is starting to "play up".
>> For less than the cost of service I have been offered the choice of 2
>> new (old stock) Gossen lightmeters.
>> The first is a digital Multisix for £40/$75, the second is an analogue
>> Lunasix for £30/$55.
>> Advantage of the Lunasix is that it is easier to read combinations of
>> shutter/aperture, but the Multisix will read flash exposures.
>> Apart from buying both what would your collective advice be.
>> Intended use includes metering for use with Noblex panoramic camera
>> and Bronica ETRx, along with general landscape and building shots.,
>> Mostly in B+W.
>>
>> Regards
>> John Duggan,
>> Wales, UK
>>
>>
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