Indeed so, Chris, and to clarify the European models for John, with comment
on the US equivalents:
"Lunasix" dates from 1960. I don't know what power source it requires, but
I assume Mercury cells.
"Lunasix 3" dates from 1966 and requires mercury cells. I _think_ this is
the same model as the Lunapro.
"Lunasix F" dates from 1981 and requires 9v battery. This *is* the same
model as a Lunapro F.
"Lunalite" dates from 1981 and requires 9v battery. I _think_ this is the
same model as the Lunapro SBC.
"Lunasix 3S" dates from 1988. I assume that this is the same model as the
Luna Pro-S, although I believe it is fitted with a battery adapter to use
Silver Oxide cells in place of Mercury cells.
I assume that John has been offered a Lunasix 3S, which is still available
new from one or two dealers in UK (for about GBP250).
These are all analogue meters. All bar Lunasix and Lunasix 3 are still
supported by Gossen, with factory service available, small parts available
at niminal charge and photocopy manuals for most freely downloadable from
http://tinyurl.com/2ltdms - that level of ongoing support gets my vote!
But I still think John should get the Multisix :-)
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Piers
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Subject: [OM] Re: OT Gossen lightmeters
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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