Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]LUGs, There was a discussion on this forum about the accuracy of the M6 lightmeter. In my opinion, the M6 metering system is superb. Furthermore, I use it as a standard to calibrate all of my other meters. However, there are situations in which the use of built-in and hand-held meters just gets in the way. Consider, for example, trying to meter at high noon in California while your daughter is swimming in the pool. Not a cloud in the sky. In such situations, it is better to use the sunny-16 rule. Taking photos in this old-fashioned way is just so much more fun. I wish I had an M3. No lightmeter and better viewfinder for use with the 90mm Tele-Elmarit. (I don't dare to use my 50mm Summicron for fear of getting it wet. Chlorine and brass don't mix.) BTW, I wonder what an AF and AE vunderplastick camera would do in this situation. I probably would not trust its "fire-and-forget" capabilities at all. This would spoil all the fun of taking photos. Best of Light, Chris