[rollei_list] OT: Selenium Meters
- From: Jan Decher <jan.decher@xxxxxxx>
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 09:59:57 -0700
Marc:
I stand corrected on "collapsibe postwar Sonnars" - (of course only some
postwar Tessars (pl. Tessari??) were collabsible - thanks for pointing it
out.
This is an interesting statement of yours:
"...The Contax III enjoyed a selenium light meter as
well: as selenium matches the response pattern of chemical films more
closely than do later formulations such as CdS or SPD or Gallium Arsenide,
this is a plus, though the meter requires a mechanical linkage which can be
a problem."
At how low a light level can I trust selenium meters? Do they actually
somewhat acount for the "Schwarzschild Effect"? I know the Contax IIIa
meter was excellent. Henry Scherer claimes to be able to fully restore
them.
I am currently deciding whether to look for a Leicameter MR or MC for my
early M3. The correct period meter would be the semi-coupled selenium MC
with the flip-up door like the Contax (or Ikoflex) meter. However, I am
more interested in accurate metering at low light levels (indoor
photography without flash) than period accuracy. Shouldn't I look for a
later MR CDS meter?
To bring this around to Rollei: How good is the tiny (Gossen?) Selenium
meter that is attached/hinged to the Rolleiflex (Bay II?) lens hood?
Anyone here using one, or have one for sale?
Jan
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