Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I happen to like and use an MR-4 meter too but I also like the Digisix. It is compact, light, accurate and tough. I couldn't ask for much more really. I only use one film so switching the ISO is not an issue for me. I just leave it in exposure mode and push the button as needed. I doesn't get much simpler than that. I also like the EV system of exposure display and the simple contrast range measurement. Heck it even works in far lower light than an MR-4 meter will. You may not care for its ergonomics and I can understand that. However, for me, it is a good fit. I am not saying that you and Dante are wrong not to care for the meter, that is your choice; but, I am saying to all those out there looking for an inexpensive meter, that this is one worth checking out. John Collier On Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at 11:44 AM, Jerry Lehrer wrote: > I'm afraid that I have to agree completely with Mr. Stella. After > trying > one of those meters for a few days, I returned it for the same reasons > that he disliked it. > > A device that tries to do too many things, ends up doing nothing very > well. > > For those who have an M Leica up to, and including the M4 series > there is nothing to beat a refurbished MR-4 meter. > > John Collier wrote: > >> This is one of the few reviews of Dante's that I was disappointed in. >> He takes a decided dislike to the meter and takes it to task unfairly. >> For example his suggestion that it might be hard on batteries is >> solely >> based on the battery that was supplied with the meter! My original >> battery also pooped out after a short while but the replacement has >> never had to be changed. It also is not that difficult to switch film >> speeds. If you have to switch film speeds all the time then buy two of >> them :-) It is a tough little meter that takes a licking and keeps on >> going. Mine got soaked and died but all I had to do was dry it out and >> away it went again. >> >> I would recommend that anyone should give it a try if you are looking >> for an inexpensive compact meter. By all means reject it if you >> personally dislike the way it works. but do not reject it just because >> someone else doesn't care for it! >> >> On Monday, May 19, 2003, at 09:00 PM, D. Van Gosen wrote: >> >>> For a review of the Digisix, see: >>> http://www.dantestella.com/technical/digisix.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html