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Why hand-held Why Gossen
meterc? hand-heldlight
meters?YoUfcrea.livity' demandsthe rightlight reading BUILT{NMETERSGIVEYOU
In a worldwhereso manycamerashavebuilt-in AVERAGEEXPOSURESFOR
through-the-lensmeteringsystems,who needsa AVERAGESCENES.FORAseparate hand-held metef The ansl//er is. . ."ifyou're GOSSENMETER,THAT'SJUST photography, youserrous about do."
The differencebetvr,eena built-inmeterand a THE BEGINNING
Gossenis, quitefrankly,the differencebetweena snap-
shooterand a seriousphotographer.The snapshooter
accepb the approximationsof an averagingmeterand
simplythrora,sthe exceptionsin the wastebasket.But a
professionalphotographercan't affordto u'rcrkthat way,
and the seriousamateurwon't.
Gossengoes further
For starters,all Gossenmeterscan read incident
lrght,the strengthof the lightfallingon the subject
. . . somethingbuilt-incamerameterscan'tdo.
With subjectsof variedreflectivity,the incident
method is far more accurate.Camerameterscan only
read the light that is reflectedfrom the subject.Gossen
metersdo both. ,. When readingreflectedlight,Gossencan take you a
Becauseyou can't take chances stepreflectedfurtherfromandthemeasrrrescene.Youthe cantotalthenrangedetermineof light if the
Bracketing,you say? Finefor a rigidlyrootedstilllife. brightnessrangeis withinthe filmscapabilitiesand
Exceptthat manystilllifesare shot on large-format make corrections.
camerasat $10or so per touch of the cable release.
And not so fine in any format,if the subjectis moving Enhanceyour cleativity
or changingexpression.What if the one perfectshot is Regardlessof the type of light readingyou take,
bracketedon the under-exposureside? Gossenmetersenhanceyour creativity.They displayall
the combinationsof lens apertureand shutterspeed
that will give correctexposure.Youcan choosethe
exposurecombinationfor the effectyou want.
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Ease Gossengives
and verciatility you all the
Gossenmetersare designedfor versatilityand ease information
of use.For example,all Gossenmetersread incident
and reflectedlightwithoutaccessoriesor scaleswitching.
lnstant,accurateinformationwith no headaches.
Reflectedlight Incidentlight
Measuringfrom Measuringfrom
the camera the subject
towardsthe towardsthe
subject. camera.
Null metering
In order to get the correctexposure,you not only I haveto know the averagereading,but you must also
know the totalrange of brightnessin the scene.Some
Gossenmetersoperateon the zero meteringprinciple
Cf-heNull System).Yousimplyalignthe needleon zero
and the metersreadoutautomaticallyshowsyou all ap-
plicableaperture/shutterspeed combinationsin t/s stop o increments.No more readinga numericalvalue,setting
it on a dial and then readrngout the exposure.
This "Null"meteringmethodis obviouslyquickerand
easier.Interestingly,its also unbeatablyaccurate.In-
deed, it'sthe methodused with manyof the worlds
most preciselaboratoryrnstruments.
Eryonomicallydesignedsystem Othermetersmay give you midtonereadings,but
As you expandyour photographictechniqueyou will unlessyou knowthe full rangeof brightnessin the
quicklyrealizethe need for greatercontrolover many sceneyou may losecriticalhighlightand shadowdetail.
differentlightingand exposuresituations. A +3 EV scalemakesit easyto compareother areas
Thereare Gossenmetersand meteringaccessories with the key areaon whichyouVe"nulled':lt'sidealfor
to take you from darkroomraorkto flash photography, scene-brightnessmeasurementsand zone-systemap-
readoff the camerasground glassor througha plications.And it worksthe same regardlessof light
microscope,read totallight intensityor the color level-no calculations.Selectyour key area,n0llfor that
temperatureof the light.. .and the listgoes on. area,and then read the intensityof other areasof the
The totalrangeof meteringaccessoriesavailable scene in ratioto the key area directlyoff the meterface.
classifiesGossenas the most versatilemeteringqlstem In additron,null meteringcan be used to adjustyour
today.And some of the accessoriesfeatureautomatic lightingto match'2ero"your mood or the tonalrangeof youradjustmentof the meterssensitivity-nocorrections film.At the position,you get a midtonereading
necessary.Easeand versatility. (othermeterssettlefor just this one tonal value).With
the uniquescalecalibrationsof Gossensnull meters,
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It's highly adaptable
Forambientlightmeasurements,the Multi-Prosup- Multi-Pro pliesreadoutsin eitherexposurevalue(EV)or aper-
STATE-OF.THE.ART ture/shutterspeedcombinations- enablingthe
TECHNOLOGYFORALL preselectionprioritymode.ofOncea workinga readingapertureis taken,or shutterthe digitalspeed
OFTODAY'SDEMANDING readoutgivesall validcombinations.In addition,a
REQUIREMENTS moving bar graph extendingfrom - 4 to + 4 stopsof
the primarymeasurementis provided.
The ultimatein versatility The Multi-Prolightmeterrepresentsthe latest The Multi-Pro'sprogrammablememoryallowsforadvancesin Gossenprecisiontechnology.Featuring compensationfor filters,bellowsextensionor addi-digitalreadoutof flashand continuouslight.The ver- tionalaccessories.lt can average15 separateincidentsatilityof the Multi-Prois furtherenhancedby the and reflectedreadingswithoutaccessories,and sup-meter'scapabilitywith eillof the standardLuna-Pro ply directphotometricreadoutsin lux.systemaccessories.
Forall its sophistication,its simple
Operationcouldn'tbe easier- all Multi-Promea-
surementscan be takenone-handedly.And it'spow-
ered by a standard9 volt battery with automatic
batterycheck builtrightin.
Technical Specifications
MeasuringRanges:
Ambient Light EV -2 to + 18 at ISO100
Flash f2.8to f45 at ISO100
Lux Range . . . 0.680to 710 000 lx
Ind icating/Display Ranges:
Film Speed . 1 to 800 000
Apertures. ...tO.7tof909/10
Shutter Speeds . . 1/8000sec.to 8 hours
Exposure Values. . . EV -9.9 to 99.9
Other Data:
Ffash Sync Times . . . 1/60,1/90,1 1125,11250
EV Corrections -7.9 to + 7.9
Extension Factors . 1.0 to 239
DurationofReadout... .2Mtnutes
Readinessfor Flash Measuring . 45 SecondsAnalysisof flash readings
Contrast Reading Range + 4 stoPs(in % stops) Bothflashand ambientlightare simultaneously
measuredand readoutsindicatethe appropriate MeasuringAngle:
exposuresettingsas well as the differencein f-stops Continuous Light . . 30o ReflectedLightMode
betweenthe two readings.Thisis extremelyuseful Flash 20o ReflectedLightMode
whenusingfill-flashand when measuringflashto day- Continuous
lightratios.And you havefullflashcapabilityand anal- Light and Flash . . 180oIncidentLightMode
ysiswhetheryou workwithor withouta synccord. Power Source 9 Volt(lEC 6F22)
Dimensions ...2-518"x3-318"x1"
Quickand convenientmultipleflash Weight . 7 oz. (withbattery)
There'sno needto firethe flashnumeroustimesto
measuremultipleflashexposures.Basedon one
flash,the desiredworkingapertureis selectedand the
meterautomaticallycalculatesthe necessarynumber
of flashes.
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user-orienteddesign. A singlefunctionsruitchcan be
set for any of 16 modes of operation.All controlsare
con/enientlylocatedfor quick, easy onehanded Ultra-Pro operation.
THEMOSTCOMPLETE The Ultra-Proalso featuresautomaticshutoff-but all
PHOTOGRAPHICAND pre-selectedvalues such as ASA, f/stop,and shutter
PHOTOMETRICMETER speed are retainedin memory until you wish
EVERMADE to changethem.
Reflectedor incident readings
without scale-$iritchingor accessories
No accessoriesto uorry about, no s,vitchingfrom
one scale to another-the Ultra-Promeasuresreflected 'bperture-preferred' or incidentlight with your choice of
or "shutter-preferred'operation.Simply program either
f/stopor shutterspeed-it will be retainedin the
memoryuntilyou change it-press the measuring
sryitchand the Uftra-Proinstantlydisplala the reading
within 0.1 stop.
The Ultra-Prohas the greatestmeasuringrange of
any hand-heldlight meter.And with an ASA range of
1-800,000,f/stopsfrom tl1.7-t190and exposuretimes
from 1/400CIhsec. to 8 hours,the Ultra-Prois ready for
any extreme.
Microprccessorself-diagnostics
Wheneverthe meter batteryis replacedthe meter
performsan automaticselfcheck. All meterfunctions
are displayedsimultaneously,indicatingproper opera-
tion of the microprocessor.
An indicatoron the LCD displaysignalswhen
batteriesare low and in need of replacement.
It'sa photographicmeter lt'sa photometricmeter
Now thereis a singlemeterwhich does the vrorkof
mostothermetersand more. . .and does it more
quickly,simplyand reliablyas well.The Ultra-Prois in-
deed a new definitionof metertechnology.
o Readsflashas well as continuouslight o Full range of
photographicand photometricreadoubffunctions
o Directreadoutof brightnessrange and contrast,
lighting,and flashto-daylightratioso Fast,easyto
use o Simple,onehanded operationo Microprocessor-
controllsflo Solid-statedesign o LCD digital
readout. Readsout in tenthsof a stop o Built-inS-stop Flash metering,cotd or cordless,
flash rangeextenderwith automaticcorrectionfor high- singleor multipleintensitylightingo Fullrangeof accessoriesthat
automaticallyadjusto Built-intimer . Siliconblue photo Whetheryou prefercord or cordlessoperation,the
sensoro Usesstandard9 voh battery. Ultra-Prowill displaythe properf/stopwhen measuring electronicflash.Youcan preselectshutterspeeds or
measuringtimes from 1 second to 1/1,000second.So manyfunctions, so easy to use
For multipleflaSh,simplyfire the flashonce and the Eventhoughthe Ultra-Prois many metersin one, it is meterwill computethe numberof multipleflashesactuallyfasterand simplerto use than most ordinary necessaryto achievethe f/stop you want. No need tometers.How can so many functionsbe controlledso repetitivelyfire the flash-the Ultra-Prodoes the work simplf Solid-statemicroprocessortechnology and for you.8View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
And in manycases, handles them all. The Ultra-Prolbu can time long exposulesfrcm when make conversions will automatically the Ultra-Pro
1 second to 126minutes you s,rritchfrom one photometricwlue to another.
Whenthe meterindicatesan exposuretime of one Gompletelange of accessoriessecond or more,that time is automaticallytransferredto The Ultra-Proaccepb all existingGossenthe timer.Switchingto the timer functionwill now allow accessories(see page 21).Tvtoof these accessories,you to time that exposure.Duringthe lastfive seconds 'bountdown" the Luna-Colorand Profi-selectTTL, have specificallyof the there is an audiblesignaleach designatedfunctionson the Ultra-Profor optimumeasesecond.Youcan also programthe timer manually of use.and a "hold"capabilityallovusyou to pauseduring 'bountdownl' With the additionof the Luna-Colol,the Ultra-Protimer becomesa digitalcolor-temperaturemeter.
ofGlvin and indicateswhich correc-Dircct rcadoutsfor completecontrcl The readoutis in
of lighting tion filtersare needed for color balancefor the type of
Wherean ordinarymetergivesyou only a single film you are using.
measurement,the Ultra-Progivesyou a choice. Usingthe Profi-SelectTTL ambientlight or flash
Youcan take a single,simplemeasurementor you measurementscan be taken at the film plane of a view
can fully utilizethe meterscapabilityto provideyou camera,automaticallytaking bellovtsfactorsand filters
with all the criticalinformationyou need for perfect into account!An optional4" x 5" cassettehelps
exposures. positionthe probe accurately.
Directreadoutsof the scene-brightnessrange,con-
trast ratio,lightingratio,and even the flash-to-daylight
ratio!Youcan, for example,measuretuo extremesof Ultra-Pro (highlighUshadow) mean ralue-or get a andcontrast 15 TechnicalSpecifications for up to average meter can calculateanthe
separatereadings. MeasuringRanges
With flash,the contrastscale will displayby how Ambient. . . EV -4 to EV18at
manyf/stopsthe flash increasedthe ambientlight level. 21 DIN. 1OOASA
Prcgrammableexposule corlections Flash . 28.8 lxs to 7,3601
Youcan programan exposurecorrectionin EV or 236,000 lxs.
EF to compensatefor bellovrrsextensionfactorsor filter Color 2600q( to 20,OO0oK
factors.All subsequentreadingswill be automatically Density D:0.00 to 3.00
adjusted,with a correctionvalue symbol displayedto [ux 0.175to 3500001x
remindyou. lf you dont know the properfactor,the Footcandles 0.016to 32,000 fc
Ultra-Procan preciselydetermineit for you. Candelas per square
Photometricrcadingsfor special meter[lxseconds 28.80.007to 2360/2360001xs.to 14,000cd/mz
fcsapplications Footcandleseconds... 2.7 to 684121900
Thereare many situationswhere actual light values Candela sEconds per
are more importantthan photographicexposure squarc meter 1.2 to 295l940cdJm2*
values.By simplyslidinga switchyou can measure: DisplayRanges
o Densityvalues-used for transmittedor reflected ASA 1.8OO,OOOASA
measurernentsof densitywhen erraluatingnegatives DIN 1-60DIN
and transparenciesin printing. Aperturc . tO.7 tof 90.9
o Lux (lx)lfootcandles(fc)-measurementsof Shutter Speeds 1/4,000second to 8 hours
illuminanceused in motionpictures,TV,lighting Timer 1 secondto 126 minutes
Exposurc Corrcctions . . EV -7.9 to EV +7.9 designand engineering.
. Candelasper squaremeter (cd/mz)-a measureof EF 1.0 to 239 Photo Cell SiliconBlue Cell luminancefor readingscreenbrightnessin theaters Angle of Coverage 30" Reflected(Ambient) and CFf displays. 20" Reflected(Flash)
o Lux seconds(lxs)lfootcandleseconds(fcs)- 180oIncident(AmbienUFlash)
illuminancevaluesused in measuringstrengthof Power Source . . .9 volt fl'ype MN 1604)
lightfrom a flash. Dimensions 5-112"x 2-314"x 1-318"
. Candelasecondsper square meter (cd/m2)-a Weight (with battery) 8.2 oz.
luminancevalueused to measurereflectedlight 'ln High Intensity Mode
of a flash.
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There'smuch more. Dial settingsare adjustableso
that exposurefactorcorrectionsfor bellcnrus,filters,etc.,
can be automaticallycompensatedfor.An indicator Uh?-Prc sbc remindsyou when this featureis being used.The
broad range of accessoriesarailablefor the Luna-Pro
sbc seb this meter distinctlyabove many others.And
to make them e\en more practical,ssreral accessories
automaticallyreprogramthe meter responsefor direct
reading.
A 9V battery pcn,ers the q6tem insteadof hardt+
find mercuryor silrcr oxide cells.The range of Fstops
and ASAvaluesis even greaterthan the standard
Luna-Pro:aperturesfrom 0.7 to tn28 and ASAlalues
up to 100,000.Of course,you can take both incident
and reflectedreadingswith the builtin sliding
hemisphericdiffuser.Check the specs for the full story
on the extraordinaryLuna-Prosbc.
tuna-Pro sbc
Technical Specifications
Photo Cell SiliconBlue Cell
Angle of
Corcrage 30o reflected,1800incident
Sensitivity 0.016to 32000 footcandles
0.002 to 4000 footlamberts
-4 to +17 EV at ISO (ASA)100
Power Source 9 r,olt Oype MN 1604)
Dimenslons 4-314"x 1-314"x 2-314"
Weight 8-114oz.
Scale Ranges:
Cine 4.5 to 144 fps
The heartof a completeexposuremeteringsptem. Exposurc Values -8 to 24 EV
A full rangeof optionalarcessories-many having Shutter Speeds .1/4,000sec. to 8 hours
automaticcalibration-make it instantlyready for any Aperturcs f0.7 to t128
shootingsituation,includingelectronicflash. Film Speeds ISO (ASA)0.8 to 100000/0to
The velsatile [una-P]o sbc 51 DIN
Featuringthe latest-generationsiliconblue cell, the
Luna-Prosbc is free from annoyinglag and memory
effects.Accuratereadingsmn be taken alternatelyof
high-and low-levellightsourceswithoutinconsistencies
common to many other photo detectors.
There'san all-electronic(Null)meteringq/stem.Faster
and easierto use than calculatordials,you need only
push a singlebuttonto take a reading.And the
readingis automaticallylocked into the sophisticated
memorycircuit.Centerthe in-
dicatorneedleand then read your
exposuredirectlyfrom the dial. See
all the shutterspeed/aperturecom-
binationsat a glance!The Luna-
Pro sbc also providesa t3 f-stop
indicationfor direct readoutof
brightnessrange,zone
measuremenband lightingratios.
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A full systemof interchangeableaccessoriesexpand
the measuringcapabilitiesof this fine instrumentinto all
areas of photography,exceedingeven the most Luna-ProF demandingrequirementsof professionalsworkingon
location,studio,darkroomand laboratoryassignments.
Luna-Plo F
Technical Specifications
Photo Cell SiliconBlue Cell
Angle of Covenge . . 30o reflected,1800 incident
Sensitivity 0.125to 32000 footcandles
0.016to 4000 footlamberts
-1 to +17EVat ISO (ASA)100
28.8 lxs. to 7360 lxs. (Flash)
Porver Source 9 volt Oype MN 1604)
Dimensions 4-314"x 1-314"x 2-314"
Weight 8-112oz. (with battery)
Scale Ranges:
Cine 4.5to 144fps
ExposurcVlalues. . -8 to 24EV
Shutter Speeds 1/4000sec.to 8 hours
Aperturcs f0.7to t128
Film Speeds ISO(AS/q)0.8to 100,000/0to 51 DIN
The Luna-ProF is a very flexible,versatileand adap-
tablephotographiclight-meteringsystemwhile at the
sametime being very simPleto use.
Measurecontinuouslight and flash
One uniquemeterfor measuringboth continuous
lightand flash.A siliconblue sensorfor instantaneous
readingof high and low lightlevels.Incorporatinga
null meterreadout,the Luna-ProF is ideallysuitedfor
determiningscene-brightnessrangeand lightingratios,
whichcan be read directlyfrom the meterat any light
level.
The Luna-ProF deliversboth incident-and reflected-
lightmeasurementswrthoutscaleswitchingor-
accessories,and enablescordlessreadingsof singleor
multipleflash.
Othercapabilltiesincludedirect measurementof
zone-systemvalues;an electronicsampleand hold cir-
cuit, whichstoreslight measurementfor readingin
remoteareas;readoutof all applicableaperture/shutter
speedcombinations;programmableexposure-factor
correctionsfor workingwith bellows,filters,etc.; and
automaticshutoffto extend batterylife.
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FiberOptics Probeaccessory,or use tt for copy wcrk
with the Copy accessory.And it comes with you to the
darkroomas well.The Enlargingaccessoryhelpsto Luna-Pro find the rightenlargerexposurefor your colorand
black& whiteprints.
Provenaccuracy.Provenreliability.Provenversatility.
That'swhy pros havechosenthe Luna-Prosinceits
introduction.
I
Luna-Pro
TechnicalSpecifications
Photo Cell Cds (CadmiumsulPhide)
Angle of Coverage . . 30o reflected,180oincident
Sensitivity. . 0.016to 32,000footcandles
0.002 to 4,000 footlamberts
-4 to +17EVat ISO (ASA)100
Power Source Two 1.35volt mercury batteries
Dimensions... 2-518"x1-114"x4"
Weight 7 oz. (with batteries)
Scale Ranges:
Cine 8 to 128 fps
Exposure Values . . -8 to 24EV
Shutter Speeds 1/4000sec. to 8 hours
Apertures f1 to f9O
Film Speeds ISO (ASA)0.8 to 25,000/0to 45 DIN
Sinceits introductionin 1963,acknowledgedas the
worldstandardfor accuracy,reliabilityand range.And,
with its five optionalaccessories,the most versatileCds
systemmeterever made.
The world standard
The Luna-Prois the choiceof professional lphotographers,as wellas discerningamateurs,all over
the world. Experienceproven-rtprovidesaccuratereflected-or incident-lightreadingsin all kindsof light, J
from a flickeringcandleto a brightsummer'ssun. As a
systemmeter,you can be sure it will providecorrect
exposuresin any situation.Morethan just a superb
hand-heldmeter,the Luna-Pro'swide rangeof optional
accessoriesfurtherincreaseits versatility.
The Luna-Procan be adaptedto calculatethe
correctexposurefor photomicrographywith the
Microscopeaccessory.lt can be turned into a dual 'Spotangle meter"with the VariableAngle accessory.lt
can be usedto takethroughthe-lensreadingsfrom a
largeformatcamerasgroundglasswith the Flexible
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tuna-Lux
Luna-Lux
Technical Specifications
Photo Cell SiliconBlue Cell
Angle of Coverage . . 30o reflected,1800incident
Sensitivity 0.5 to 32,000 footcandles
0.064 to 4000 footlamberts
+1 to +17EVat ISO (ASA)100
Power Source 9 volt OyPe MN 1604)
Dimensions 4-314"x 1-314"x 2'314"
Weight 7'314oz. (with batterY)
Scale Ranges:
Cine 4.5 to 144 fPs
Exposurc Values . . -8 to 24EV
Shutter Speeds 1/4000sec. to 8 hours
Apertures f0.7 to t128
Film Speed ISO (ASA)0.8 to 100,000/0to 51 DIN
Luna-Luxcombinesthe advantiagesof a siliconblue
sensorwith a null meteringreadoutusing LED
indicatorsso you can set it in an instant,read it at a
glance.The three LEDsgive quick, easy determination
of all exposureinformation,includinglight values,
shutterspeed, aperturesand e\en zoneq6tem r,alues.
Full-baturcd syrstemmeter
Exposure-factorcorrectionscan be programmedin
for uorking with bellovrs,filters,etc. Readingscan be
stored in the meters memoryfor instantrecall.CI
course,there are both reflectedand incidentreadings
withoutscale sruitchingor accessories.A complete
systemof accessoriesis available,includingVariable
Angle, Microscope,Fiber Optics Probe,Repro/Copy
and Enlargingattachmenb,thus expandingthe meter's
scope of light-measuringapplicationsfar beyond most
ordinarymeters.
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Nl00 Scout2
Here'sthe one builtfor preciseand easy handling. A trim, smart investmentto improveyour
The GossenN100featuresa null meter movernent photographicfun. Makeseverypicturecount,color or
similarto the Luna-Prosbc for faster,easierreadings- black & white-gives you full valuefor s/ery film dollar.
eitherreflectedor incidentlight (with built-insliding Paysfor itselfquickly.
hemisphericcfffuser).Set the ASA,centerthe needle, Everyinch a Gossen,the Scout 2 measuresreflected
then read the aperture/shutterspeed combinations and incidentlightwith a builtin slidingdiffuser.Reads
directlyfrom a simplifiedcomputerdial. lt'sthat quick the slightestvariationsin your subject'sbrightnessor
and easy! illumination.Featureseasy-readingdials and one-
handedoperation.
Nl00
Technical Specifications Scout 2
Photo Cell Cds (Cadmiumsulphide) Technical Specifications
Angle of CorcEge . . 30o reflected,1800 incident Photo Cell Selenium
Sensltlvlty . 8 to 32,000 footcandles Angle of Goverage 49o horizontal,
1 to 4,000 footlamberts 45o verticalreflected,lS0oincident
+3 to +17EVat ISO (ASA)100 Sensitivity 128 to 32000 footcandles
Pouer Source . . . 2-PX13or PX625 Mercury Cells 16 to 4000 footlamberts
Dimensions 2-114"x 3-114"x 1-114" +7 to +17EVat ISO (ASA)100
Weight 3 oz. (with batteries) Power Source No batteryneeded
Scale Ranges: Dimensions 2-114"x 3" x 1,,
Weight Lessthan 2 oz. Cine 8 to 128 fps
Exposurc Vialues -1 to 24 EV Scale Ranges:
Shutter Speeds . 112W0sec. to t hour Cine 4.5 to 96 fps
Aperturcs fl to f45 Shutter Speeds 1/1000to 60 seconds
Film Speeds ISO (ASA)6 to 12,500 Aperturcs t1.4to t22
Film Speeds ISO (ASA)6 to 3200
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Repro(copying)attachment
Withthe ReproAttachmenton the meter, it is
possibleto obtainexposurevalueof flatcopy such as Gossen paintings,documents,and photographicprints.
The illuminationon the copy board can be mea- Accessories sured for evennessacrossvariouspointsof the mate
rialto be copied.Thisattachmentcan also be re-
versedfor measurementsof lighttransmittedthrough
MULn-PRO,ULTRA-PRO,LUNA-PRO slidesor othertranslucentmaterialbeingcopied.
sBc, LUNA-PROF,LUNA-LUXAND
LUNA.PROSYSTEMACCESSORIES
Thiscompleterangeof accessoriesexpandsthe
capabilitiesof your Gossenmetersto meet every
demandingapplication.Theyincorporatea spring-
loadedlatchthat firmlylocksthe attachmentto the
meter.The accessorieslistedbeloware compatible
withthe Multi-Pro,Ultra-Pro,Luna-Prosbc, Luna-Pro
F,Luna-Proand Luna Lux.
Variableangleattachment
For reflectedlightreadings,the measuringangleof
Gossenmeterscorrespondsto a lightacceptance
angleof 30o.Whenusingthe VariableAngleAttach-
mentthisanglecan be reducedto either150oi 7.5o.
The smallmeasuringarea permitsaccuratemeasure- Enlargingattachment
mentsfor exposureswithtelephotolensesand selec- The EnlargingAttachmentwillhelp eliminateguess-
tive readingsof variouspartsof the sceneor subject work in darkroomprinting.lt determinescontrast
whennormallensesare used. rangeand correctexposuretime by measuringthe
Whenusingthe VariableAngleAttachment,the projectedimageon your enlargereasel.Aftercalibra-
7 .5oand 150areasbeingmeasuredare visible tionsfor paperspeed,directreadingsof apertureand
througha markedreflexviewerwith brightaerial exposuretimeare possible,resultingin savingsof
rmagrng. timeand material.
Fiberoptics probeattachment
Withthe flexibleFiberOpticsProbeAttachmenton
the meter,measurementscan be made in many
areaswhichare usuallyinaccessiblewithan exposure
meter.lt is especiallysuitablefor macrophotography,
groundglassmeasurements,and for densitymea-
surementsof negativesor transparencies.
Microscopeattachment
The MicroscopeAttachmentutilizesthe meter's
rneasuringsensitivityfor convenienceand reliable
exposuremeasurementWhentakingphotomicro-
grqphs.The MicroscopeAttachmentfitsthe ocular
tube of mostmicroscopesfor exactexposuresdeter-
mination,and is quiteusefulin measuringlightinten-
sityfor fluorescentmicroscopy.
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Luna-Probe
Extendsthe measuringapplicationinto hardto-reach
places.ldeal for macrophotography,view camera Gossen ground-glassmeasurements,and even density
measurementsof negativesand transparenciesusing Accessories the meter'sdensityfunction.
MultibeamULTRAPROAND LUNAPROSBC
SYSTEMACCESSORIES A reflex-viewingspotmeterattachmentwith 1o,5" and 10o angles of acceptance.Single-lensreflex
Designedfor use with the Ultra- design permitsmeasuringand viewingthroughthe
Pro and Luna-Prosbc, theseelec- same lens-eliminatingparallaxproblems.A built-in
tronicaccessorieswill automatically dioptercorrectionallowsyou to adapt the unit to your
programthe meter responsefor own eyes.
easy,convenientdirect reading.
Luna-Micro
Luna-Color Adapts the meter to the ocular tubes of most
microscopesfor fast, precise,direct exposure The Ultra-Proand Luna Pro sbc determination.become color-temperature meters
with this accessory. the addition of
The readout is in and Luna-Sphere "Kelvin
indicateswhich correctionfilters Enjoythe convenienceof a
are neededfor the color balance hemisphericlightcollectorthat
of the Vpe of film you are using. s,vivels360 o for photographic
readings.Or use the inter-
changeableflat collector
disc for precise
photometricreadings-the
Ultra-Proand Luna-Pro
sbc become direct
readoutilluminance
metersfor lux, foot-
candles,lux seconds
and footcandle
seconds.
Profi-SelectTTL
Ambientlight or flashmeasurementscan be taken at
the film planeof a view camera,automaticallytaking
bellowsfactorsand filtersinto account.An optional
4" x 5" cassettehelps positionthe probe accurately.
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GKL315 and 500F How did Gossen
Cold Light Sources get so good?
The ultimatelightingdevicesfor micro and macro- Manufacturersof precisioninstrumentssince 1919,
photography.Threeflexiblelightingarms dlrectlight and one of the oubtanding pioneersin exposure-meter
to any point of the subjectto allowoveralllightingor design since 1932,Gossencontinuesto be the
spotlightingfor specialeffects.The GKL 315's 150W pre€minent name in precisionexposuremeters.
halogenlamp can be continuouslyvariedwithina But vueVeapplied our broad-basedknowledgeof four-stoprangewhile maintaininga constant electricaland electronicmeasuringinstrumentsin a
32000K color temperature. varietyof ways.In additionto photographiclight meters,
The GKL 500F featuresflash output via a gold- ure also produce meteringinstrumenFfor industryand
tone flashtube in additionto the continuouslight for servicingautomobilesas vrellas pcner supplies,
source,to simplifymicro and macro-photography temperature@ntrollersand electronicloltage
with daylightfilms,and isolatesmall moving objects. regulators.
Both unitscontainan automaticvariablespeed \lybrld-famouscamera manufacturershave chosen fan for cool operationand long life of the low-volt- Gossenexposuremetersas componenb in their finest age quartzhalogenlamp. Optionalaccessories cameras.Millionsof Gossenmetersare in use all over rncludelightingcontrolkits and a six-pointring light the uorld, giving their cnrvnersreliableserviceyear after rs also availablefor the 500F. year.
Technical Specifications stillInatoday'sfew nanesmass-productionorientedthat stand for crafbmanshipsociety,andthere are
GKL 315 GKL sOOF integrity.Gossenis one of them-and will continueto
lamp 15 volt, 150 watt 12 volt, 100 watt be in the years ahead.
HalogenReflector HalogenReflector
Lamp LamPfor Conttnu-
ous Light.Gold-Tone
Color Tubefor Flash.
Temperature 32000 K 32000 K for Contrnu-
ous Light,56000K
Flash.
Dimensions 6.5" x3.4" x7" 6.5" x3.4" x10.2"
Weight 7.5 Lbs. 8.75 Lbs.
Length of Fiber OPtics
Bundles . . . o:o'::
Outer Diameter :l:,
Active Diameter . . . . .0.18"
Power 120 VAC
Fuse 2.5 AMP PO. Box 712,Falr Lawn, tIJ o74io.oi'
fz0lt 794-6500
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