Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In <199612310023.TAA00591@xman.wharton.upenn.edu>, on 12/30/96 at 07:23 PM, Stephen Kobrin <kobrin2@xman.wharton.upenn.edu> said: >Does anyone have suggestions for a compact meter to use with a Leica >Screw mount. I am interested in picking up a IIIf with a collapsible >Summicron 50mm which would make a very nice compact unit. While my >Sekonic L-318 is a wonderful meter, its size --even without the spot >attachment-- approaches that of the IIIf. I use the MR-4 meter on my M3 >quite often and like the size and the fact that I can get away with one >less gadget. However, that option is not available for a screw mount. >What do all of you use with the older screw mount Leicas? Can any of the >older meters be recommended?? I would like something quite a bit smaller >than the Sekonic 318. >Happy New Year to all and thanks for all of the good advice I have gotten >in 1996. >Steve Steve Hopefully others here will have a present day solution but all I am aware of that fits your compact requirement is the old Leica-Meter 3 which slips onto the accessory shoe. Problem here is the 'old' part. I think it was last made in the late 50's early 60's and availabilty on the used market may not be good, not to mention getting a good reliable one. Also its not a low light performer but would serve well for outdoor use. Best of luck and let us know what you end up using. Dennis Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown