Michael Geschlecht Posted October 9, 2021 Share #21 Â Posted October 9, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Again Toby, Another thought. Did you think to "zero" the meter? If you hold your finger over the metering cell & push the button: The needle should move to EXACTLY over the "0". If it does not there is a small screw on the bottom that you can turn with the properly sized screwdriver to adjust while you are pushing the button & covering the meter cell. Activating the meter test button is not the same because the meter test circuit is separate. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JamesRyan Posted January 30, 2023 Share #22  Posted January 30, 2023 The EPX625G 1.55v battery works just fine if you reduce the ISO on the meter by a couple of stops. Compare it with a reliable light meter beforehand to make sure the exposure is accurate and you’re good to go! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstock Posted February 4, 2023 Share #23 Â Posted February 4, 2023 No less an authority the late Erwin Putts said he did not use the Leica meters, but preferred the VC II meter. I have two MR's long retired, and VC II meters on my M2 and M4-P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwpics Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share #24 Â Posted February 4, 2023 Since my original post way back in 2019 I have purchased the beautifully made TT Artisan meter for my M4-P which is sensibly priced and works very well. Gerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidshirts Posted February 4, 2023 Share #25  Posted February 4, 2023 I had my MR4 adjusted for 1.5v and although it’s a little bulkier than my VCII, I like that it’s coupled to the shutter dial. The VCII is small, accurate and good looking but it slides out of the cold shoe too easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted February 4, 2023 Share #26  Posted February 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, plaidshirts said: I had my MR4 adjusted for 1.5v and although it’s a little bulkier than my VCII, I like that it’s coupled to the shutter dial. The VCII is small, accurate and good looking but it slides out of the cold shoe too easily. Whilst that was an option, 1.5v Silver batteries are no longer available ( unless you use a SR 43W/386 battery with a non step down adaptor) so rather pointless now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidshirts Posted February 5, 2023 Share #27 Â Posted February 5, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 21 hours ago, Matlock said: Whilst that was an option, 1.5v Silver batteries are no longer available ( unless you use a SR 43W/386 battery with a non step down adaptor) so rather pointless now. Still usable but pointless? I don't follow... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matlock Posted February 5, 2023 Share #28  Posted February 5, 2023 9 minutes ago, plaidshirts said: Still usable but pointless? I don't follow... Well it is only useable if you have access to S625PX silver batteries which are no longer available. The alternative is to use a plain adapter (not a MR-9) with a  SR 43W/386 watch battery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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