Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The range that the meter is effective from EV 0 to EV20 is just fine. However, the M6 classic, compared with the newer meter such as the MP or the M7 is not as sensitive. It could well be just as sensitive, but the 2 triangle LED lights, illuminating as the same time, is not as visually accurate when you want to eyeball whether its in the + or - range. Compared with the newer center dot LED, the balance is right on and you can visually see a fraction of - or +. Also, compared with the new meters, the classic Ms' are dimmer. This causes me problems shooting against light background where the bright VF camouflages the LED to a point its barely visible. Hence gauging whether its actually + or - in 1/2 EVs is impossible. - --- Gary Williams <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com> 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 > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html