RE: [Leica] Suggestion for meter

[Greg.Chappell@bankofamerica.com]

NO!

I don't doubt the fact there's probably a prototype out there or will be.
Does the shutter dial on the Voigtlander/Cosina/Bessa/whatever they call it,
rotate when tripped? There's enough rumors/confirmed rumors/speculation (and
that's not I'm calling yours!) out there to keep all of our heads spinning
for months. I have a IIIf. Assuming it makes it to the states & it's
relatively affordable, & not Selenium in nature, I'll probably get it. Until
then, the MR4 I use coupled with my M4 will work fine handheld with the
IIIf.

One thing's for sure, I have plenty of "M" bodies & lenses & my IIIf & Elmar
lens to do all the photography I need to do. If another manufacturer wants
to make accessories that will work with them & make life easier, more power
to 'em. I won't be in the market for their cameras. I'm willing, for the
most part, to pay a premium for the Leica name brand, but not Cosina. I
doubt very seriously any new rangefinder will be "budget priced" just
because of the limited market out there for them. 

The prices I've seen on the new Konica model are way too high, in my
opinion, to ever be a mass market success over here. Too many lazy
photographers in the US. Most I know don't actually want to know how to do
it, they only want to know that it works, and only on auto! (and that's not
including anyone on this list, so calm down!) If they found out they
actually had to even know how to ATTACH a separate meter, they'd go to
something else.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Stewart, Alistair [mailto:AStewart@gigaweb.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 12:06 PM
To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'
Subject: RE: [Leica] Suggestion for meter


Greg,

what do you mean, "if true"? Would I lie to you? ;=)

I think it has a way of compressing the coupling ring to grip the meter when
using, but relaxing to allow shutter speed dial rotation during exposure. I
think. 

I definitely has flshing red lights, tho.

Alistair


- -----Original Message-----
From: Greg.Chappell@bankofamerica.com
[mailto:Greg.Chappell@bankofamerica.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 11:44 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: RE: [Leica] Suggestion for meter


If true, it's a great idea for the Cosina body, but probably a no go for a
leica SM, as the shutter speed dials rotates when fired. The only "coupling"
could be with the shutter speed dial.

- -----Original Message-----
From: Stewart, Alistair [mailto:AStewart@gigaweb.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 11:22 AM
To: 'leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us'
Subject: RE: [Leica] Suggestion for meter


OK,

here is what you all really need. There will be a Cosina LTM-coupled meter
out real soon. It sits in the hot shoe, as you would expect. Not sure how it
couples. 

You heard it here first. 

My source: Tom A, in conversation late last night. Apparently he expects to
have his black prototype waiting for him in Vancouver upon his return there
Tuesday.

In the meantime, check out the gossen pilot.


Alistair

- -----Original Message-----
From: Guy Bennett [mailto:guybnt@idt.net]
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 11:41 AM
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
Subject: Re: [Leica] Suggestion for meter


>I think that a large light meter is contrary to the spirit of the compact
>IIIf.
>
>I like the idea of an inexpensive Ikophot but I don't have a feel for its
>size.
>
>Jeff

jeff,

its small, certainly smaller than a current luna pro, though bigger i must
admit than a matchbox. it's pretty snappy...


guy