Gossen Scout 3 Reviews

Rating
Reviewed by: Tang Wong
(Intermediate)

Review Date
May 31, 2001

Overall Rating
1 of 5

Value Rating
1 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.83 of 5,
6 votes

Review 1 of 4

Summary:

I bought and returned it within 3 days. The reading was always 2.5 stops higher than the proper reading, based on incident light. Actual images on film confirmed incorrect reading. With the lack of incident light, there are serious flaws in this light meter and definitely not worth the money.

Strengths:

Light weight, no need for battery

Weaknesses:

Inaccurate reading, no incident metering capability

Similar Products Used:

Capital

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Rating
Reviewed by: Mark Holsinger
(Intermediate)

Review Date
April 14, 2001

Overall Rating
5 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 2 of 4

Price Paid: $35.00 from Camera Trader

Summary:

If you want low light get a CDS meter. Anyone who has studied photography knows that. Also this type of meter is very simple in its electronics therefore simple package. Checked against an in camera meter it is flawless. Sunrise over the Rockies images perfect. I keep it in my basic camera bag. Best for someone who wants more control over photography than the built in meter. Save the batteries in the camera. To learn about photography.

Strengths:

No battery, light weight, easy to use. Basic

Weaknesses:

None.

Similar Products Used:

Have used many in camera meters over the years, 1st in a new Canon TL 1971. Also the Vivitar meter,which I gave to a friend, this is a smaller meter.

Customer Service:

None

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Rating
Reviewed by: John T
(Intermediate)

Review Date
July 19, 2000

Overall Rating
3 of 5

Value Rating
4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 3 of 4

Model Reviewed:
Scout 3

Summary:

Good for use in brighter areas for medium format TLR with no meter and as a backup to your in camera. Nice and lightweight for travel.

Strengths:

Low cost and lightweight.

Weaknesses:

Not very good in low light - indoors or street.

Similar Products Used:

In camera meter.

Customer Service:

Not used.

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Rating
Reviewed by: Mike Patrick
(Intermediate)

Review Date
April 27, 2000

Overall Rating
3 of 5

Value Rating
5 of 5

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5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Review 4 of 4

Model Reviewed:
Scout 3

Summary:

If you need a basic meter for a camera that does not have one, such as one of the older med format models then this would be fine. It in no way would be a replacement for the one in your 35 mm.

Strengths:

Low price, light weight, no battery needed. Very basic meter if all you need is a very basic meter.

Weaknesses:

Feels a bit cheap. Not real sensitive in low light.

Similar Products Used:

None

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