Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Dear Leicafolk, > >I use a M4-2 to which I have added a black MR meter - the one with the >90degree angle of view, light reading lever on top, battery check on front. >I use this kit mostly for available light "street" photography, with >35/50/90mm lenses. > >The meter had no manual with it so I would be interested in getting info on >what manuals exist, or just your techniques for using the beast. > >Other equipment I use has eitier through-the-lens metering or is a digital >Pentax spotmeter. > >The leica MR seems to read between 1/3 to 1 stop less than both my Nikon S >photomic head and the Pentax. The battery check puts the pin over the white >dot on the scale, so I assume that this means the battery is good. > >I guess that one can expect some difference, given that its not TTL, but I >wonder what techniques you use? Also, if, how, and how often, you find you >need to calibrate the MR. > >Any advice appreciated! > >brgds > >Mel Mel- I use a similar setup. Try reading the back of your hand in the same light as your subject. Make the reading a Zone 6- or set your meter's speed one full stop below your personal EI. (This assumes "average Caucasian skin.") Hope this helps. Robert