[Leica] VC Meter II

[jsmith342 at cox.net (Jeffery Smith)]

Back in the 1960's, futzing with a handheld selenium meter didn't bother me
at all (I was just so happy that I could change focus, shutter speed, and
aperture). But then I wasn't trying to capture any decisive moments. I've
gotten so that I'm fairly quick with the VC meters. And I don't need
something around my neck or in a pocket.

Now, if Cosina would just make a nice, tiny spot meter maybe the size of a
pack of chewing gum, that would be fine.

Jeffery Smith
New Orleans, LA
http://www.400tx.com




-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of John
Collier
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:41 PM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] VC Meter II


I do not care for the transfer reading or turn the dials to light the  
diode style of meters. I like the instant useable read outs of other  
meters. I carry a Minolta IVF. I hit the button and bingo I am ready  
to go. No need to twiddle dials to get the lights lit properly. Not a  
criticism of the VC meter just of me I guess.

John Collier

On 31-Jan-06, at 5:35 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote:

> I agree. I carry mine atop my M3 and my Nikon S2
>
> feli wrote:
>
> I purchased one of these as a xmas gift for my father.
>
> After having the oppertunity to use it for a week, I have to say
> that this
> is an excellent little meter and close to perfect for any meterless  
> camera.
>
> The big improvement over the initial VC meter is the addition of an
> exposure
> lock. The meter will now hold a reading for circa 10-15 seconds, after
> activation, allowing you to set the dials and read the proper  
> exposure. The
> unit will meter continiously if you keep the activation button  
> depressed.
>
> Voigtlander managed to cut the new unit's height in half, by
> repositioning
> the battery compartment.
>
> Over all the VC meter II gave nearly identical readings as my M6TTL.
>
> My only real complaint is the inablility to lock the iso settings dial 
> firmly. It can easily be changed, if accidentially brushed against. I
> solved that
> problem with a small sliver of
> grip tape...
>
> At $179 (Photo Village), it's not exactly cheap, but it is very
> well made,
> extremely compact and IMO the best of it's breed.

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