Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter
The Gossen DigiPro F is a remarkable meter. It offers the versatility of functions meeting the requirements of both the professional photographer as well as the dedicated amateur. It is perfect for both film and digital photography. This high-precision, quality exposure meter for flash and ambient light features a swivel head that will make measuring and reading much easier for both professional photographers and dedicated amateurs.
The well styled, lightweight meter is small enough to sit comfortably in a short pocket while maintaining a user-friendly interface, which can be operated using a single hand.
- Convenient swivel head facilitating measuring and reading
- Incident and reflected light mode, with flash and ambient light
- Flash measurement, cord/non-cord, with additional reading of the share of ambient light
- Multiple flash calculation
- Digital read-out (LCD) in 1/10 steps
- Analog indication of the contrast in 1/2 step increments
- Storing in memory of values measured and preset
- Preprogramming of exposure corrections
- Recalling of all suitable shutter speed/aperture combinations for a given reading
- Shutter speed or aperture priority mode available
- Comprehensive range of frame speeds (fps) for CINE, incl. 25 and 30 fps (TV)
- Automatic battery control
- Comfortable one hand operation
- Slim, lightweight, but sturdy housing
- Automatic switch off, all values stored in memory are maintained
| Measuring System | SBC photodiode, Continuous light & flash; incident & reflected light |
| Measuring Modes |
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| Receptor Head | Swivel head type; Angle of Coverage: 25° |
| Aperture/Shutter Priority | Shutter and Aperture priority |
| Display Readout | LCD type, 1 x 2", display duration: approx. 2 mins. |
| ISO Range | 3 to 8000 |
| f/Stop Display Range |
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| Shutter Speed - Ambient | 1/8000 sec to 60 mins. |
| Shutter Speed - Flash | 1 to 1/1000s, also 1/90 sec; |
| EV Range (ISO-100) |
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| Cine Speeds | 8 to 64, also 25 and 30 for TV |
| Exposure Memory | Yes |
| Shadow/Highlight Calculation | Yes |
| Brightness Difference | Yes |
| Flash to Ambient Ratio | Yes |
| Multiple Flash | Yes |
| Exposure Calibration | -7.9 to +7.9 EV |
| Power Source | 1.5V ("AA" type)(with battery level display) |
| Dimensions | 2.2 x 5.9 x 0.75" (56 x 150 x 19 mm) |
| Weight | 3.5 oz (98g) (without batteries) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 48 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (41)
- Accurate (32)
- Compact (28)
- Consistent (23)
- Strong construction (14)
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography (31)
- Portraits (31)
- Film (10)
- Photojournalism (8)
- Studio (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (13), Pro photographer (9), Photo enthusiast (7), Professional (4), Semi-professional (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (23)
Most Liked Positive Review
Awesome!
I finally found an ACCURATE meter!Here is all I can say about this great meter1. Accurate (hands down comparison with Sekonic 358, gave 1-3 stops! difference!!! especially on reflected meter...Read complete review
I finally found an ACCURATE meter!Here is all I can say about this great meter1. Accurate (hands down comparison with Sekonic 358, gave 1-3 stops! difference!!! especially on reflected meter) I was never happy with Sekonic 3582. Clean, typical(?) european design (you just take off the little white dome for reflected meter which means you don't need to put on any additional attachment like 358)3. Great angle of coverage (especially with Reflected meter, impressed with its accuracy!)4. Simple design interface although some people might expect more sophisticated rather complicated extra featuresGossen makes the best meter!
Expertise: Pro
Problems Encountered: 1. No light on LCD2. Needs sometime to get adjust with its button layouts after using Sekonic meters (Although I do like the design of this meter, I think it is better to have meter click button on the side near the thumb)
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Sekonic 358
Items I Recommend: Gossen Color-Pro 3F
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great Buy!
Used for still photography.Great light meter for the cost.
Used for still photography.Great light meter for the cost.
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Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Easily gets me the information I need to accurately match flash with ambient light
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Film
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Quick display results for both aperture priority and shutter priority.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Measuring light besides from the front of the camera has enabled putting the right lights in the right places. It has also shown that camera metering isn't as "bright" as it could be in calculating proper exposures.
Have been using it on product arrangements and some people -even using it randomly to check my camera's settings.
Great for getting exposures with more definition.
Not so great is building it in a plastic housing - that's a concern
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Great all around light meter! Relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and works great!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
love it> works like they claim and seems durable and accurate....
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
I am a pro photographer just starting out, so every penny counts. This meter has a lot of bang for the buck. I have not had any acuracy issues whatsoever. It's just a great meter to have in your gear bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Film
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Simple, accurate and does what it should. I love the construction. I shoot landscapes, macro and portraits both with digital and film.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Great Auto power function.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Great Value
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Everything
- Film
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
My70s Gossen Luna Pro finally died. I purchased Gossen DigiPro F. It was the only meter I liked in $200-$600, that gave me everything I needed. F-stop/shutter priority. Incidental/Ambient readings. Multiple flash calculations, cord/non-corded. Memory functions.CNE frame speeds. Auto shutoff and battery control. Slim compact, sturdy Housing, lightweight. All for [$] Makes my shooting fast, simple and accurate. Whether you're a Pro or an Enthusiast, DigiPro-F will give you the spot-on accuracy you want. I can't live without it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
I can't believe how much this light meter has changed the way I shoot in my studio. Saves a lot of time in guesstimating the power output of each one of my lights. I know this meter will come in handy outdoors as well. Very easy to use...took me all of 5 minutes to get going.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
- Limited Documentation
Best Uses
- Flash
- Tough lighting
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Works as expected. Would have given it 5 stars if the documentation were better.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
I bought the meter for use in studio at times when I needed to set lights and my TTL meter wouldn't be useful.It gives me useful information when shooting outdoor scenes but the process of arriving at settings is no faster or more accurate than just using my TTL meter and making adjustments on camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Used for still photography.Great light meter for the cost.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
compact, lightweight and with functionality easy to understand, this meter is very easy to use and will not take much room for you to carry it all around
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
This has helped me greatly with studio work, This is my very 1st light meter. And didn't know how to use it that much at first, but it was very easy to learn how to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Film
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
I shoot several formats of film and digital. This meter gives accurate light readings and is much faster and easier to use that my older Gossen Luna-Pro F. It is also smaller and lighter so it will fit in a shirt pocket or I can use the neck strap.
I use it indoors and out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
It does what it is should do
I only had for a few weeks when used it was so far accurate. I have not used for flash as of yet.
and one thing I don't like is that it is plastic
Gossen is one of the best there was a time when they were metal and strong, I would pay a lot more for a good tough metal body and good tempered glass screen cover. So I deduct 1 star for the plastic manufacturing
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Consistent
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Film
- Photography
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Simple to use. I noticed a marked improvement over the camera's auto-exposure.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Aperture priority
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
Simple, straightforward (for the most part), and problem free until now. In my opinion better than the Sekonic entry level model (because the Sekonic doesn't have aperture priority so you have to do a lot of scrolling with every reading). Also it has contrast reading.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Gossen DigiPro F - Flash and Ambient Light Meter:
great product !!!! really helps on getting the right exposure,feels durable .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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