The
Leica M3 is an all mechanical camera with no electronic components. In order to
determine the light conditions, an external light sensor meter is needed.
I
went to Sam Sui Po hoping to get a vintage light meter but some how the
accuracy is lacking for most of the light meters. Moreover, it is also quite
difficult to determine the reading. I have also tried downloading the 4 light meter apps but all 4 apps showed different reading each time.
As such, I have decided to get a modern
Voigtlander VC- Meter II which is both compact and accurate. It costs about hK$1800. To operate this
meter, you set the appropriate film speed, aim the front at your subject, and
press the orange button. When you release the button, a reading is frozen, and
the LED displays will show red over/under arrows as you try different
shutter/aperture combinations. Finally you will see the green center dot
illuminate and exposure is correct. The LEDs light up as soon as you press and
hold the orange button in case you need real-time readings, rather than
freezing one in memory. The LEDs stay lit for as long as you are rotating the
dials and for about 8 seconds after you stop.
As it is a compact meter, the meter basically integrated itself with the camera.
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