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The 1986 '''[[Gossen]] Multisix''' is a digital electronic hand held meter, replacing the [[Gossen Mastersix|Mastersix]]. In turn it was replaced by the [[Gossen Variosix F2|Variosix F]].
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The 1986 '''[[Gossen]] Multisix (US Multi-Pro)''' is an electronic exposure meter for ambient & flash light with digital display. Developed from the [[Gossen Mastersix|Mastersix]] but without provision for the "Profi-System" attachments making it smaller and lighter.
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In 1990 it was replaced by the [[Gossen Variosix F|Variosix F]].
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==Measurement==
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The Multisix controls are quite similar to the earlier [[Gossen Mastersix|Mastersix]] but without photometry. Ambient or flash measurement are selectable, for ambient either aperture hold (f) or shutter hold (t). The display shows metered aperture and shutter speed, a rocker button allows scrolling up / down through matching settings.
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Holding the measurement button and moving the meter before releasing will display the contrast range.
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==Specifications==
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{| class="wikitable"
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!|Type
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|Electronic hand held exposure meter
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|-
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!|Introduction
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|1986
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!|Sensor
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|SBC (Silicon Blue Cell)
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|-
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!|Measurement
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|Reflected & incident,<br>ambient & flash
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|-
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!|Sensitivity
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| -2 to +18 LV
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!|Display
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|Digital LCD
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|-
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!|Aperture
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|f 0.7 to f 90
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!|Film Speed
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|1 to 800,000 ISO / ASA
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|-
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!|Time
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|1/4,000s to 8 hours
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|-
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!|Power
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|9v battery
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|-
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!|Dimensions
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|73 x 120 x 28mm
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!|Weight
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|180g
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|}
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==Links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20151007221258/http://www.myphotoweb.com/Gossen/pages/Multisix/Multisix.htm Gossen Multisix] from [https://web.archive.org/web/20170808022131/http://www.myphotoweb.com/index.html Myphotoweb.com] (archived)
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* [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/flashes_meters/gossen_multisix/gossen_multisix.htm Gossen Multisix PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html Butkus' OrphanCameras.com]
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[[Category:Meters]]
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[[Category:Gossen|Multisix]]

Latest revision as of 05:48, 5 October 2022

The 1986 Gossen Multisix (US Multi-Pro) is an electronic exposure meter for ambient & flash light with digital display. Developed from the Mastersix but without provision for the "Profi-System" attachments making it smaller and lighter.

In 1990 it was replaced by the Variosix F.

Measurement

The Multisix controls are quite similar to the earlier Mastersix but without photometry. Ambient or flash measurement are selectable, for ambient either aperture hold (f) or shutter hold (t). The display shows metered aperture and shutter speed, a rocker button allows scrolling up / down through matching settings.

Holding the measurement button and moving the meter before releasing will display the contrast range.

Specifications

Type Electronic hand held exposure meter
Introduction 1986
Sensor SBC (Silicon Blue Cell)
Measurement Reflected & incident,
ambient & flash
Sensitivity -2 to +18 LV
Display Digital LCD
Aperture f 0.7 to f 90
Film Speed 1 to 800,000 ISO / ASA
Time 1/4,000s to 8 hours
Power 9v battery
Dimensions 73 x 120 x 28mm
Weight 180g

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