I always found the Gossen meter(s) to be much more sensitive in low light situations than the Pentax Digital spot meter, by a few stops or so. For night photography, I could get accurate 10 second exposure readings(approximate) with the Gossen. Could not do that with the Pentax. I pull the toggle switch down on the Gossen and leave it down for a while until the meter reading stabalized. I used Plus-X, asa 125.
I understane that Pentax is no longer making the digital spot meter. So, I just bought a new one at Calumet, they had them in stock. I wanted an extra one while I could get it. I do have a used one, but something now rattles a little when I shake it. It feels a little like a part has come loose inside. I don't know how to open it up and see if I can fix it easily enough. If I can get that fixed up, I might sell the used one. It is modified by Zone VI, but I removed the zone sticker because I didn't use it or like it.
If anyone knows how to open one up, I'd appreciate the info. I might be able to help out the thread owner, but I don't want this to sound like a for sale ad. I'd be just as happy keeping it.
-R |