StS Posted May 30 Share #1 Posted May 30 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone seen this M-meter in the wild yet? It looks like the lead time went up from when I checked the last time. Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 30 Posted May 30 Hi StS, Take a look here M-meter to replace the Leicameter for M1-M4. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
TomB_tx Posted May 30 Share #2 Posted May 30 No - but have had one on order for a while. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyleesmullet Posted May 31 Share #3 Posted May 31 I hear that they will start shipping soon in June, with the chrome and the black chrome shipping at the same time and with the black paint later in the month, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted May 31 Share #4 Posted May 31 (edited) I just received this and was surprised how tiny it is. Gives the same readings as my Sekonic 208 so is OK. and Reasonably priced https://reflxlab.com/products/reflx-lab-light-meter?_pos=1&_psq=met&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Lots of other goodies there too, including x-ray pouches for film and films. Edited May 31 by Sandokan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Flynn Posted May 31 Share #5 Posted May 31 I've been tempted but I already have a KE02 and like rear mounted display more than a top view one. They make a version like that I'd get 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted May 31 Share #6 Posted May 31 The top-mounted display (like the old Leicameter MR) is best for those of use who trim exposure with aperture, since you need to look down from above to see the lens aperture setting - especially with older lenses that don't have click-stops. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidshirts Posted May 31 Share #7 Posted May 31 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ship date was May when I ordered. It looks like it's slipped a couple months. I've used VCII, as you can see in my profile photo, but can't wait to have a ss coupled meter again. Waiting patiently... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geddyleesmullet Posted June 11 Share #8 Posted June 11 Keks have updated there shipping on there M-Meter, for the chrome is late June. Black chrome and black paint M-Meter both early July.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted June 12 Share #9 Posted June 12 On 5/31/2025 at 11:29 PM, TomB_tx said: The top-mounted display (like the old Leicameter MR) is best for those of use who trim exposure with aperture, since you need to look down from above to see the lens aperture setting - especially with older lenses that don't have click-stops. I never realised this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF’sDelight Posted July 23 Share #10 Posted July 23 There you go. I've been waiting decades for a Leicameter replacement. Finally, Keks has done it. 👍 Leica is producing the Leica M-A since 2014 now and of course it has the groove for the analoge Leicameter on its shutter speed dial. Why didn't they come up with a solution like this? Perhaps it’s the next step after the Monopan. 😁 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/421700-m-meter-to-replace-the-leicameter-for-m1-m4/?do=findComment&comment=5837633'>More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 23 Share #11 Posted July 23 18 minutes ago, RF’sDelight said: There you go. I've been waiting decades for a Leicameter replacement. Finally, Keks has done it. 👍 Leica is producing the Leica M-A since 2014 now and of course it has the groove for the analoge Leicameter on its shutter speed dial. Why didn't they come up with a solution like this? Perhaps it’s the next step after the Monopan. 😁 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Nice! Still waiting for mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Flynn Posted July 23 Share #12 Posted July 23 21 minutes ago, RF’sDelight said: There you go. I've been waiting decades for a Leicameter replacement. Finally, Keks has done it. 👍 Leica is producing the Leica M-A since 2014 now and of course it has the groove for the analoge Leicameter on its shutter speed dial. Why didn't they come up with a solution like this? Perhaps it’s the next step after the Monopan. 😁 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Tooling for the shutter dial on the MA dates back to the M3 more than likely. If it ain't broke Leica ain't worried about it IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 23 Share #13 Posted July 23 Agreed - Leica just copied the M3 shutter dial to allow for the MR type of meter, but many assumed they would also introduce a new meter to fit it. Probably couldn't see enough sales to justify it. Perhaps they'll just rebrand the keks M meter at a modest 400% markup. After all, Leitz didn't actually make the MR meters either. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordian Posted July 24 Share #14 Posted July 24 (edited) Does anyone know if this is coming to the UK, at the moment I can only see it listed as for sale in the US, I can import it but shipping and import duties could well make it financially prohibitive. Thanks. Update - None of the UK stockists on Keks website have the new M Meter listed, one stockist doesn't even list Keks meters at all. Edited July 24 by Oxfordian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nf3996 Posted July 24 Share #15 Posted July 24 I suspect this will become available in the UK. There were samples on show at Photographica in London in May where I picked up a flyer for this. The supplier on the flyer is Capix, Unit 1, Woodbine Farm, Oundle Road, Luton, Northamptonshire, PE8 5ND (www.capix.com). Alan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxfordian Posted July 24 Share #16 Posted July 24 2 minutes ago, nf3996 said: I suspect this will become available in the UK. There were samples on show at Photographica in London in May where I picked up a flyer for this. The supplier on the flyer is Capix, Unit 1, Woodbine Farm, Oundle Road, Luton, Northamptonshire, PE8 5ND (www.capix.com). Alan Thanks, I picked this up from Keks website but as yet Capix don't list the M Meter, I will have to monitor situation and keep checking websites. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted July 24 Share #17 Posted July 24 My sample arrived and I'm overall favorably impressed. Many design details came from the LeicaMeter MR: It mounts the same way - turn the camera and KEKS shutter speed dials to B. The manual says to hold the KEKS speed dial UP while sliding onto the accessory shoe, which is awkward. Luckily it actually works just like the MR meter: with the KEKS dial at B (index mart on top of dial to the right), lift the KEKS dial up tight against the housing and rotate it counter-clockwise about 1/4 turn and it locks in the up position. Then slide the meter onto the camera, and then turn the KEKS dial clockwise back to the B position and it snaps down so it engages the camera dial slot. (Remove the same: set at B speed, lift the KEKS dial to disengage from the slot and rotate counterclockwise to hold it upwards, then slide off.) Rechargeable battery - which may limit the life cycle. Push the button on the back to take a reading and it shows the f-stop (as well as set shutter). I prefer the MR meter button on the left end, but both work fine. This of course shows a single f-stop. I prefer the analog meter of the MR where you can judge between stops, but the KEKS is simple and clear. It meters within a half stop of my MR meter. I don't know the effective meter coverage. The MR coverage matched the 90mm framelines, so they may have copied that also. The bottom of the meter carton says "Designed in Bristol UK" A good product. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidshirts Posted July 25 Share #18 Posted July 25 Received mine today and am happy to report the meter looks good and works well. I was worried a bit about potential customs implications due to current (or absence of) trade negotiations, but it arrived without a hitch 7 days after I was notified by the carrier of its leaving Hong Kong. I can't wait to put it through its paces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Snapper Posted August 2 Share #19 Posted August 2 My review is here. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted August 3 Share #20 Posted August 3 Thank you, excellent review! The KEKS meter could be suitable for my old M4-P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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