david_killick9 Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Has anyone tried a Gossen Digisix? Specs are at: http://www.gossen-photo.de/english/lichtmess_produkte.html It looks like a dinky meter, analogue and digital readout, incident and reflected light, 25deg reading angle, even has a built-in thermometer and stopwatch! Worth buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_collier2 Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 I guess so. I have one and it is reasonably accurate enough and it is a very small package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman_mayersohn Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Yes, if you'll be using it on the move, as part of a compact kit (rather than studio work). In my experience, the readings are trustworthy, its small size/light weight is a convenience (tucks into your shirt pocket easily) and it won't need to be babied like a meter with a needle movement. Battery life doesn't seem to be an issue, even though there's no OFF switch. I wish the dials and finish were higher quality, and could easily do without the goofy thermometer feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvingthalburg Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 I looked at one of the Gossen Digisix meters at Samy's in Los Angeles. I own a Sekonic 608-C meter, and the thing is just too huge for street shooting and metering on-the-go. I was impressed with the meter. It gave the same readings as a Sekonic L-358 I used to compare it with. I was really impressed, and I'm going to purchase one shortly. The fact that it's the size of a stopwatch, plus some of the ancillary features is pretty much what sold me. The salesman at Samys told me that he's sold several, and hasn't seen any of them brought back. Good luck._Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_bender Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 and it's good, small and versatile.There's been a LOT of discussion here before, detailed enough - just make a search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_m__toronto_ Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 david, i just purchased one of these meters a month ago...love it! small, and light. i could care less that the thing feels like rinky dinky plastic in the hands. it's accurate and that's all that matters. i have a "pro" meter, but that is just too big to lug around on the streets. this meter is cheap, small and accurate...why look at cosmetic downsides??? who cares if it has a temperature gauge or a stopwatch or if it feels like cheap plastic? i sometimes forget i'm even carrying the meter in my pocket it's sooooo light. if you're into street shooting or long hauls with a camera that has no metering system, i think you'll love this meter. if you're looking for a studio meter...get a studio meter. try one out. i fell in love m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie999 Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Well yes, it's worth buying...got to be...'cause I have one. :) It's accurate and LIGHT. It's good for days when you don't need the big multi-function meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_killick9 Posted March 22, 2003 Author Share Posted March 22, 2003 Thanks for your swift response folks. I like the idea of compactness, especially for travel - as opposed to something the size of a point and shoot. But it has to be accurate. I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Just bought one for incident readings. Beautiful, plastic and easy design. Recommended for the price/size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman_mayersohn Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Actually, many potential buyers might care about the cosmetic downsides of a piece of equipment, particularly when those issues affect the function of the equipment. Though I like this meter a great deal, I can understand that the size of the window in which the EV is set (in order to get your aperture/shutter speed combinations) might be too small for others considering the purchase. And the thermometer function is just another selection I must page past in order to get to the features I want to use, so that's exactly the sort of useful information a photographer might be interested in--and why they aked the question here in the first place. Let's offer all the benefits of our experience that we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_killick9 Posted March 22, 2003 Author Share Posted March 22, 2003 Any alternatives meters? I realise there's quite a few previous meter postings, but any specific competition for the Digisix? Needs to be compact, easy to read, and accurate (incident not reflected). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristian dowling Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 If there was any serious competition, I wouldn't have bought one. For the price, features and money, it can't be beat. Sure a Luniasix or something similar is great, but the size and simplicity of this is fantastic and quick to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dford Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I bought and returned the digisix. Too small. Compromise offering somewhere between digital and analog. I use the Gossen luna-pro digital meter. Check it out... <a href="http://www01.bhphotovideo.com/default.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=ProductActivator__Aproductlist_html___148460___GOLPDF___REG___CatID=0___SID=EB378B77220 ">link</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefan www.randlkofer.co Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 the thermometer and the countdown timer really makes sense if you use polaroids. (probably not on your leica m). i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_b1 Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Sekonic 308B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 >>Any alternatives meters? << Gossen Sixtino :-) Not actually as daft as it sounds. I got one before I found a nice cheap MC to fit my M3. The Sixtino cost me £26 on eBay and it's a very usable little meter. Generally comes in a tough 'ever ready case' and has a built in incident light baffle. Downside is it doesn't have a lock, so you've got to set the index pointer while metering, which may be a pain for some people. I believe it's known as the 'Pilot' in the U.S. And it's Selenium so no batteries to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britt_park Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I can't recommend it too highly. It is literally my constant companion in that it lives in a fanny pack I always wear (Several Minoxes and film take up the rest of the space). The only downside of the meter is that it is too easy to accidently switch modes. I'll reach in to my bag and pull it out only to have to click through the modes until I'm back in metering mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas k. Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 Tiny, lightweight, simple, cheap, and accurate. I find the thermometer and alarm clock useful as well. And a note regarding battery usage: when the "BAT" warning comes on, everything keeps working just fine for at least two months - that's how long I've been using mine with the warning displayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop_vc Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 The Sekonic L-208 Twinmate is a match needle (versus digital) meter which is an Digisix alternative. It's similar to the Digisix in that: - it's very small and light - it takes reflected and inicident readings (although you've got to wonder about the teeny lumispheres on both) - can be mounted on the accessory shoe (it's actually included with the meter unlike the Digisix shoe mount) - it's cheap (about the same price as the Digisix - ca. $100) Differences: - match needle not digital - does not read to as low an EV as the Digisix (3 for the L-208, 0 for the Digisix) - accessory shoe mount included - Digisix has a max shutter speed reading of 1/2000, L-208's is 1/8000 - Digisix has a min shutter speed reading of 4 minutes, L-208's is 30 seconds - Digisix has thermometer, watch and timer (nothing of the like on the L-208) Here's the L-208 at Adorama: http://adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=104846729835601298&sku=SKL208 Here's the Digisix: http://adorama.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=104846729835601298&sku=GSDS Regards, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_wills Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I got a Digisix a few months ago. Small, light, accurate. Perfect for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 It's a good 'un. Silly thermometer/stopwatch/time functions - they always seem to be selected just when you want to meter, but basically its very good. Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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