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Originally Posted by luigi bertolotti
Hot shoe meters are an advantage only in theory: in practice, not having it on the camera (be it the old Leicameter or the new Cosina/Voigt, or others like an old Gossen I had years ago) results in more light equip., no scratches on top, no problems with cases ... and the quickness of operation isn't dissimilar from a standard handeld, which has also the advantage to be easily "moved around" to evaluate different light zones, and also to be used in incident mode. The coupling to times knob of the Leicameters is also a not so significant advantage : when one decides to USE a lightmeter , must be conscious that using it needs anyway a certain time and attention, and a (small) device to be carried with you : having used them for >20 years, I'm convinced that a compact external, carried in your pocket and with a simple cord attached to your belt is the best solution; good alternative, neck cord and shirt top pocket...
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The Digisix fits my shoe on my M4, but as I using my left eye for viewing it pokes somewhat into this eye, so I tend to put in in my shirt pocket.
It is a handy and good meter. I average in general between direct and incident metering results.