ColColt Posted August 1, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 1, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm looking for a chrome MR or MR-4 meter for my M2.(and the search goes on) Is one especially better than the other or just an update? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomB_tx Posted August 1, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 1, 2015 The MR4 just moved the "ON" switch from the left end to the top to avoid the rewind crank of the M4. from repairing old ones it looks to me like the "4" version causes more wear to an internal sliding guide on the contacts as it causes some side-loading on it. Either will be fine on an M2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColColt Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted August 1, 2015 I've seen prices for these all over the map from $25 to over $275 for the MR-4. Most I've seen for the MR-4 in near new condition are coming from Turkey or Japan...few here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 1, 2015 Just a tip - very often I find camera tops badly scratched from the meter. This is entirely avoidable because there are adjustment screws under the meter's shoe which can be set to create proper clearance between the meter and the body. Hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 1, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 1, 2015 I've seen prices for these all over the map from $25 to over $275 for the MR-4. Most I've seen for the MR-4 in near new condition are coming from Turkey or Japan...few here. I sold this beauty for < $100! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColColt Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted August 1, 2015 I read at least one fellow that was quite disgruntled watching a friend take his meter off a nice M4 as he forgot how to take it off and scratched the otherwise fine looks of his camera. There's a secret to mounting/dismounting the meters from what I've read, so; I downloaded a manual of both the MR and MR-4 and if you follow the instructions it would appear to me it would be difficult to scratch the camera. I saw more black versions of the meter than chrome, which is the one I'd want. They seemed more scarce for some reason. You're right, pico, that is a super nice MR-4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted August 1, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 1, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I used to buy "inop." ones cheap and repair them. Most simply have elec. contact problems inside, but some have broken plastic parts, etc. but low risk for low price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumolux Posted March 26, 2016 Share #8 Posted March 26, 2016 These meters work perfectly, and are the most efficient solution with the direct connection to the speed dial. To avoid any mishaps with my BP M4, I just put elecrical tape underneath the meter for protection. Works a treat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColColt Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted March 26, 2016 I bought a nice MR-4 meter and sent it to George at Quality Metric and the only thing he had to do to it was calibrate and clean up some corrosion. It's been spot on ever since. _1DF3977aq by David Fincher, on Flickr This video will show you how to mount it without scratching the top of the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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