Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/01/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leicafolk, I use a M4-2 to which I have added a black MR meter - the one with the 90degree angle of view, light reading lever on top, battery check on front. I use this kit mostly for available light "street" photography, with 35/50/90mm lenses. The meter had no manual with it so I would be interested in getting info on what manuals exist, or just your techniques for using the beast. Other equipment I use has eitier through-the-lens metering or is a digital Pentax spotmeter. The leica MR seems to read between 1/3 to 1 stop less than both my Nikon S photomic head and the Pentax. The battery check puts the pin over the white dot on the scale, so I assume that this means the battery is good. I guess that one can expect some difference, given that its not TTL, but I wonder what techniques you use? Also, if, how, and how often, you find you need to calibrate the MR. Any advice appreciated! brgds Mel