Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 Meter Sensitivity
From: Daniel Ridings <daniel.ridings@muspro.uio.no>
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 15:50:08 +0100 (MET)
References: <000001c3d525$b4741ac0$0369f7a5@D65C9M31>

Well, if you need 2 seconds at f1.0, that's -1 EV. You won't be using the
camera off of a tripod at -1 EV (at any EI) and even then, you'll be
bracketing.

In a dark room (not black, just dark, Scandinavian dark) I just covered my
meter and took a reading: 3 EV (at EI 800). I sure wouldn't worry about
the difference between -1 EV and 0 EV. It's not practical (mind you, if
you ever take pictures in that light, you'll be bracketing anyway).

It's 4 pm here and everything is covered by snow (ie: bright). I just
stuck my hand out the window and got 6 EV. That 1/60 @ 1.0 (EI 100). Hey,
I think I need one of those (Noctilux).

Daniel


On Wed, 7 Jan 2004, Gary Williams wrote:

> I have a chance to pick up a very nice Wetzlar M6, but am wondering
> about the meter.  Later versions of the M6 (circa 1988) have move
> sensitive meters (EV -1 to EV 20) vs. (EV 0 to EV 20).  For practical
> purposes, in low light with a Summicron lens, what is gained with the
> additional sensitivity?  Does one need a Noctilux to demonstrate the
> difference?
>
> Gary
>
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In reply to: Message from "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> ([Leica] M6 Meter Sensitivity)