Gossen Sixtino
Sixtino image by Morinaka. (Image rights) |
The 1960 Gossen Sixtino (in US Pilot) is a hand held selenium powered light meter. A very compact and lightweight meter, the Sixtino was aimed at the amateur market. In spite of its compact size, both reflected and incident readings are provided.
The Sixtino 2 (in US Pilot 2) was slightly revised and less than half the weight.
Gossen Pilot image by Nesster (Image rights) |
Gossen Pilot 2 image by GmanViz (Image rights) |
Measurement
The selenium cell requires no power and the Sixtino measures constantly. A match needle is moved over the measuring needle by rotating the main dial, then corresponding exposure settings can be read from the scale.
Specifications
Gossen Sixtino 2 image by nik.jalopx (Image rights) |
Sixtino | Sixtino 2 | |
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Type | Hand held exposure meter | |
Introduction | 1960 | |
Sensor | Selenium | |
Measurement | Reflected & Incident | |
Sensitivity | +1 to +18 LV | +5 to +17 LV |
Display | Match needle | |
Aperture | f 1.4 to f 22 | |
Time | 1/1,000s to 60 minutes | |
Film Speed | 6 to 6400 ISO | 6 to 3200 ISO |
Power | N/A (self powered) | |
Dimensions | 48 x 56 x 30mm | |
Weight | 100g | 40g |