>There are other meters for far less than the minolta. >Gossen made a fine analog meter, easy to use and far more >affordable. It was or is called the Gossen Sixty Color. I have one, >although I have not used it in quite some time, it works excellent. Gregory -- I have the Gossen sixty Color, have used the MInolta, and there's no contest. You must be comparing used meters with new, because the only other game in town, the Gosses Pro 4F is about the same price. Of course, used items are less expensive. --- Luis