Is the Gossen Luna Pro SBC meter any good?

[railman44]

I've never used a hand held before. Always depended on the internal meter. I refuse to spend the $300 + for an LCD "modern" meter with all the bells and whistles. I just want something that will guide me through situations with lenses the camera meter will not work. I think Gossen makes quality stuff? Yeah, I'm a film guy...

 

[Mitica100]

I've never used a hand held before. Always depended on the internal meter. I refuse to spend the $300 + for an LCD "modern" meter with all the bells and whistles. I just want something that will guide me through situations with lenses the camera meter will not work. I think Gossen makes quality stuff? Yeah, I'm a film guy...

Railman, no shame in being a film guy!

Here's a link:

http://www.photographyreview.com/Light,Meters/Gossen,Luna-Pro,sbc/PRD_84261_3115crx.aspx

Although I haven't worked with this model (I have a Minolta IV and a Pentax Spotmeter) it seems like will serve you well in a multitude of situations. And yes, Gossen always made great stuff.

 

[Hertz van Rental]

Gossen light meters are legendary. Accurate and sensitive though I have to admit I found them awkward to use but it's a personal thing.
My choice is a Sekonic in the studio and an old Weston Euro for pose value

 

[santino]

I've got an Gossen Lunasix 3S and it's great! Gossen is surely one of the leading light meter producers.

Mitica100: btw. how's the Pentax Spotmeter?