Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi G If the MR-4 meter (I don't have one) can be coupled with the M3 speed dial, it will be the faster deal. Otherwise the VCII is likely faster to use. The LED's allow a quick reading while keeping one eye at the viewfinder; which is even more useful in available light situations. The VCII has a range from EV1 (1sec f1.4) to EV20 (1/2000 f22). Don't know the MR-4's range, but most likely it's smaller. Once I had used a VCI in a dark concert place, with Ilford Delta 3200, Summicron 50@f2 and approx. 1/15 speed, where it was quite accurate. The M6's meter was partially dropping out in this situation. The VCII has a measuring angle of about 30?, which roughly corresponds to a 85-90mm focal length. So if you use it together with a 50mm lens, it makes a center weighted measuring pattern similar to the M6. I consider this metering pattern as being the most useful for my personal taste. To conclude, the VCII would clearly be my choice for that trip. Enjoy Italy - and especially the italian food and wines! Didier ps: If you're in Rome, visit the San Ambrogio e San Claudio Church with it's beautiful golden framed frescos - a pleasure to photograph, see http://tinyurl.com/nopa5 >VC II meter versus MR-4 meter for 3 week trip to >italy. Which one is faster, more sensitive to low >light, etc. I'm going to be using the Wein 1.35V cell >on the MR-4, if this is what I end up purchasing. > > I'm taking my M3 with 50/summicron, and a lot of HP-5 >film, along with a leica tripod. I've always used a >very simple hand-held Sekonic reflective (only) meter. >I mostly meter of my palm and open it up a stop, but >I'm hoping an add on meter might speed things up a >bit. > >Your opinions are greatly appreciated. > >Thanks, >G Medina