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I'm thinking of picking up a second-hand example of this exposure meter for use with my M3. I already have a rather large hand held meter which gives a digital readout of the EV. I usually use this to read incident light rather than reflected but it is rather large and a small meter that would attach to the camera has its attractions and I'd be happy to take reflected light readings.

 

I would be using it for B&W work with some colour negative now and then and I was wondering if anyone who uses one has any comments on accuracy, ease of use etc.  

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I was not impressed by the Voigtlander meter. For one, the ISO dial would drift loose. Second, the Leica MR covered an area you could relate to the viewfinder, and it was faster and simpler to use.

 

 

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Highly recommended. Angle is approx 30mm which corresponds approx to 75mm, same as Leica MR. It is smaller, has clear stops for aperture and speed, ISO setting is solid.

And uses common current batteries, a big plus. It is not coupled, so you have to adjust settings in camera/lens after reading. Very accurate in use.

Quite unobtrusive.

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Thanks for the replies. I'm tempted to buy one as they look easy to operate and a similar size hand held meter would probably mean I had to take my reading glasses with me. My close up vision isn't what it was!  The Leica MR meter is an alternative providing I could find one in good condition and it would run on commonly available batteries.         

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The MR is a wonderful meter and has the advantage of coupling. The meter should be adjusted for available batteries however. I have a couple but I still prefer the VC II mainly as it is so tiny but very clear to use (in spite of failing eyesight).

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I decided to go with the Voigtlander and although I've not had a chance use it 'live' it does seem to be a useful addition. The only thing I've noticed on my example is that the battery compartment door doesn't seem very secure. I think a bit of tape to hold it down is called for.

 

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I use one and have found that the ISO settting is easily dislodged. I tried to see if a fibre washer could be installed under the dial but I couldn't see how it could be done. I'm thinking of setting it permanently at 400 with a spot of glue, and make mental adjustments if I want a different film speed.

 

Also, I found that mounting it n the camera was not as convenient as I had thought, so I wear it around my neck on a loop of cord. It's not much bigger than a piece of jewellery! I mounted a tiny loop of piano wire to secure it. A photo can be provided if anyone's interested. Voigtlander make a fitting to attach a cord but it adds bulk which negates one of the benefits of this meter.

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I have one and don't use it any more. I don't really don't have use for a spot meter like this. I much prefer a small hand held incident meter for street shooting and a more robust spot meter for landscapes and architecture.

If you rely solely on that VC meter and don't make appropriate adjustment, all of your intended subjects that you are metering will be rendered in middle gray. To correct for this you need to use your brain. If you use your brain, you might as well get better metering tools.

 

just my two cents...

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