Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/11

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Subject: Re: [Leica] basic questions
From: newport_m@utpb.edu (Mark Newport)
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 97 12:21:53 -0800
 
>Would a light meter be required on for example an M2 for daytime
>shooting? If so, would this not detract from the portability? --Howard Kelly
>-----------------------------------------------------------
>Howard,
>
>I never found the MR meter, which is used on both the M3 and M2, to
>immobilize those cameras to any degree. I use the meter at all time since it
>has become an integral part of those M's. I use the MR meter as a spot, with
>its coverage indicated by the 90mm frame.
>
>Bob

I agree, the MR is very handy and mine is consistantly within 1/2 a stop of
my Luna Pro SBC. Nice if you just want to walk around with one Leica and no
camera bag.

Mark