Gossen Luna-Star F2 Light Meter

Features in Detail

Setting Standards in all lighting conditions.

The Luna-Star F2's most valuable feature is the rotating measuring head which is equipped with a diffuser dome for incident light measurement. The head will rotate through 270 degrees. This feature allows the photographer to see the large display while taking the readings. Remove the incident diffuser dome and you can measure reflected light and subject contrast easily. The combined readout on the display is shown in both digital and analog form and provides a wealth of information. Both flash and ambient light are measured at the same instant. The ergonomic design allows easy one-handed use.

Gossen Luna-Star F2 Light Meter Key Features

Contrast measurement

Rotating Head With Diffuser Dome or 5 Degree Spot Attachment (Separate Available Accessory): The most valuable feature is the rotating measuring head which is equipped with a diffuser dome for incident light measurement. The head will rotate through 270 degrees. This feature allows the photographer to see the large display while taking the readings.
Measure Reflected Light and Subject Contrast: Remove the incident diffuser dome and you can measure reflected light and subject contrast easily. The combined readout on the display is shown in both digital and analog form and provides a wealth of information. When measuring the contrast range of the subject, the results are shown on the analog scale, cursors are displayed across the range of readings taken. The flashing cursor displays the current reading until the measuring button is released.

Flash Metering

Incident and Reflected Light Metering for Ambient Light and Flash: Both flash and ambient light are measured at the same instant, it is no problem to determine the balance between flash and ambient light. Flash Metering: In addition to the measured digital f-stop display (f16) the cursor displayed constantly in the analog scale confirms the ambient light value.
Ergonomic Design: The Luna-Star F2's outstanding ease of use with just six buttons covers all of the operations required. The ergonomic design allows easy one-handed use.
Digital Display With Additional Analog f-stop Scale
Automatic Switch Off: The Luna-Star F2 features an automatic switch off, with storage of all values retained in memory.

Gossen Luna-Star F2 Light Meter Specifications

Measurements Modes: Continuous light and flash, incident and reflected light
Type of Read-out: LCD, 1 x 2 inches
Light Sensor: sbc photodiode, swivel head
Measuring Angle In Reflected Mode: 30º, 5º with spot attachment (option)
Measuring Range Ambient Light At ISO 100/21º: EV -2.5 to +18
Measuring Range Flash Light At ISO 100/21º: f/1 to f/90
Measuring Data Processing: digital
Repeat Accuracy: ± 0,1 EV
Film Speeds: ISO 3/6º to 8000/40º
Apertures: f/1 to f/90 9/10
Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 s to 60 min.
Flash Sync Speeds (Measuring Times): 1 to 1/1000 s, also 1/90 s
Multiple Flash Calculation: up to 10 flashes
Cine Speeds (f.p.s.): 8 to 64, also 25 and 30 for TV
Other Read-outs: Contrast reading, EV
Corrections/Extension Factors: -7.9 to +7.9/1.0 to 239
Automatic Switch-off: after approx. 2 min., values retained in memory
Battery: 9 V, Battery level display
Dimensions: approx. 2-3/4 x 5 x 1 inches
Weight (Without Battery): approx. 4-1/4 oz
Accessories Included: Bag, strap, battery, operating instructions
Optional Accessories: 5º-Spot attachment, case