Re: [Leica] Leica MC Meters

["Bud Cook" <budcook@attglobal.net>]

Tony,
The meter w/o the Incident Light cover is used as a reflected light meter.
Point the meter at the subject to meter it.

Placing the Incident Light cover over the meter cell, converts it into an
Incident light meter and you would then use the meter as you would an
Incident light meter.   That is, you would point the meter towards the
position of the camera.   Since this particular meter is attached to the
camera, just turn the camera towards the source of light for the subject to
take the reading.

I believe this meter couples to the shutter speed dial.  If so, then set the
desired shutter speed, meter the subject and then set the aperture of the
lens to the opening pointed to by the needle of the meter.

If you prefer aperture priority, meter the subject and then turn the shutter
speed dial until the desired aperture matches up with the needle of the
meter.   This will provide a shutter speed appropriate for the desired
aperture.

It's been many years since I've owned an MC meter so I hope I haven't gotten
things screwed up.

Bud Cook

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Salce" <NadinaTony@bigpond.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2000 9:54 AM
Subject: [Leica] Leica MC Meters


> Hello All,
>
> I'm new to the list. I aplogise if this question appears basic. I've just
> purchased an M3 with an MC meter, which appears to work. I have no idea
how
> to use it. I have successfully been able to mount it, without scratching
the
> top plate, but as to its actual usage, I'm a bit lost. It appears to me
that
> you can only shoot in either an aperture priority or shutter priority
> mode.How do you know what aperture you ought set your lens to ?
>
> Also, I do not know whether the honeycomb type screen ought be fully
exposed
> or do I put the "incident light" attachment that covers the honeycomb
screen
> over it ? Furthermore there is another little "gadget" in the box that
came
> with the MC meter. A smallpiece of plastic with two black dots and a black
> line. Does anyone know what this is ?
>
> Your replies would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tony Salce
>
>