Lightmeter for rangefinders?

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Hello all,
Thanks for helping me in my previous thread. Now I have another question. Can you advise me on a model of lightmeter I can buy for a rangefinder? The criteria is the lightmeter has to be small (to be mounted on the rangefinder) and fairly inexpensive. I require a simple model, no need for complex features which I probably won't use. Thank you in advance for your input. =)

Regards
Sam

 

[bahibo]

One good Light meter that is small,easy to use and not so expensive is Voiltlander light meter vc 2 i think, check the Chiif website for price ( i think i spell the name wrong )

 

[regit]

Hello all,
Thanks for helping me in my previous thread. Now I have another question. Can you advise me on a model of lightmeter I can buy for a rangefinder? The criteria is the lightmeter has to be small (to be mounted on the rangefinder) and fairly inexpensive. I require a simple model, no need for complex features which I probably won't use. Thank you in advance for your input. =)

Regards
Sam

Agreed on the VCII, small and simple, exactly what you need...

A little OT, I vaguely recall that you've decided to go with a SLR (I may be wrong here), if so, have you changed your decision? As I recall, you're starting photography? (again, I may be wrong here), if so, a SLR is the way to go in my humble opinion. Reason being that SLR has more applications and it may be a good thing for initial experimentation before you decide what (or which area) you want to do... just a thought.

 

[kross]

may want to experiment this.....;p

cheers...

 

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Agreed on the VCII, small and simple, exactly what you need...

A little OT, I vaguely recall that you've decided to go with a SLR (I may be wrong here), if so, have you changed your decision? As I recall, you're starting photography? (again, I may be wrong here), if so, a SLR is the way to go in my humble opinion. Reason being that SLR has more applications and it may be a good thing for initial experimentation before you decide what (or which area) you want to do... just a thought.

Oh yes, I have gone with an SLR. I'm a proud owner of a Minolta X-700 now. But, I like to do my homework before I commit, thus the question is for when I venture into the rangefinder world, which is still my ultimate aim.

 

[chiif]

may want to experiment this.....;p

cheers...

Rule of thumb beats technology most of the time....

Thanks for sharing this.

 

[nightwolf75]

the voigtlander VC II clip-on lightmeter is a good choice. simple and easy-to-the-extreme to use. i'm using one now with my FM2. :thumbsup:

 

[juggler]

may want to experiment this.....;p

cheers...

Interesting reading that thread.

Lately, I have been practising more of Rick Oleson's method (in that same RFF thread). I try to think of light levels in terms of aperture value. And using sunny-16 rule to translate it to the exposure I want. Also need to take into account filter factor when necessary.

What I did was to combine the situations given in the EV chart to Rick's aperture values. This way I think I have a more complete picture. And I have this in my wallet to refer if needed.

Some of my RF have built in meter. But most times I try to guess the exposure before I use the camera to confirm. This way gives me more practise.... I am still learning.

With this, it gave me more confidence to use some of the vintage RFs and SLRs that have no meter or a spoilt meter.

To stay on topic, I am using a vintage Gossen Pilot 2 meter if I remember to bring out. Gives me a rough reading.

 

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I think combining electrical and brains is the way to go. I just developed my first roll of film, which I used the metering system in my Minolta X-700 solely. And the shots were disappointing, the meter being off in 3/4 of the pictures. (Or maybe it's due to my inexperience) Going to combine both in my next roll of film. And I hope I do much better!

 

[toffeespin]

I have been using no-batteries-needed guesstimate for my vintage cams in both bright and dark lighting conditions and so far about 60-70% of the photos turned out ok. But then, I'm not technically inclined nor earning a living through this so I suppose I don't mind losing a few frames.