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Subject: [Leica] VC Meter II
From: jsmith342 at cox.net (Jeffery Smith)
Date: Tue Jan 31 16:35:02 2006

I agree. I carry mine atop my M3 and my Nikon S2.

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




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[mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of feli
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 2:55 AM
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Subject: [Leica] VC Meter II


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.


Feli


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