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Jan 23, 2020 09:06:27   #
Stardust wrote:
Besides having fun a consideration - On non-auto trips I have a simple rule. Deducting my smallest camera, which will be with me even at dinners, show lounge, restaurants, etc. EVERYTHING else of value - camera, lenses, batteries, SD card holder, passports, etc. must fit in the room safe! (One reason I never travel with tripod or monopod)

Tip: Take snap of safe contents in case in-house theft have proof to host & insurance company. Never has happened.


Great idea!!
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Jan 22, 2020 18:38:15   #
msettanni wrote:
If the mood strikes, let me know what you think.


I’m impressed with all the thoughtful and nice responses I have received.
I’ve got several options.

1 try to have someone repair the meter
2 buy the clip on Voightlander ($225)
3 buy the Seconic 208 ($130)
4 use the sunny 16 rule
5 use the iPhone meter app

I guess I’m most grateful for having joined the UHH group. I’m retired and have 3 sons who don’t think I should even pick up my old film cameras but my new friends at UHH understand why I do, that’s very rewarding. Many are more than novices like me, true pros who are willing to share their knowledge.
The other thing I’m seeing is that film camera values are increasing as some of the younger generation are trying to investigate film photography. Who’d have thought??!!
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Jan 22, 2020 18:36:56   #
msettanni wrote:
If the mood strikes, let me know what you think.


I’m impressed with all the thoughtful and nice responses I have received.
I’ve got several options.

1 try to have someone repair the meter
2 buy the clip on Voightlander ($225)
3 buy the Seconic 208 ($130)
4 use the sunny 16 rule
5 use the iPhone meter app

I guess I’m most grateful for having joined the UHH group. I’m retired and have 3 sons who don’t think I should even pick up my old film cameras but my new friends at UHH understand why I do, that’s very rewarding. Many are more than novices like me, true pros who are willing to share their knowledge.
The other thing I’m seeing is that film camera values are increasing as some of the younger generation are trying to investigate film photography. Who’d have thought??!!
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Jan 22, 2020 01:24:45   #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
The meter pictured by the OP, mounts on the hot shoe but, of course, there is no integration with the camera's exposure control system. In its day the accessory shoe was strictly a mounting convenience and usually did not even accommodate flash synchronization. A meter in that location will not necessarily sample light from the right place on a subject or scene.

The Voigtlander meter is cute and most likely somewhat accurate if handheld and used properly.

I can't see any real practical use for a reflected light meter in that mounting configuration. The recommended technique of using a reflected light meter is to read off an 18% gray card, or some other substitute middle tonal zone in the subject or scene. If you are going to invest in a handheld meter there are many reflected light, incident light, spot meter types and combinations whereby you can select the place where you are going to sample the light, independent form the camera in a more convenient way. An incident light reading is made from the subject position with the light collector aimed toward the camera. In all cases, it is more practical to be able to position the meter, place it at the right distance and position for a reflected reading or aim it correctly for an incident light reading. Handheld spot meters are always separate for the camera.

Currently made meters usually have digital readouts as opposed to analog meter movements were inaccuracies in needle defection can be problematic as well a viewing parallax.

Check out the Sekonic line on the new market or a good Minolta model on the used market.
The meter pictured by the OP, mounts on the hot sh... (show quote)



Many thanks for the time you have taken to respond. You’re very thorough and I appreciate your sharing.
Regards
Harley Bowman
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Jan 21, 2020 19:05:25   #
[quote=msettanni][quote=Harl-Man]Thanks for responding
That may be what I’ll end up doing[/quote

MyLightMeter is interesting because it has a "Classic" mode which simulates a Gossen LunaPro and then a "Pro" mode which to me simulates the Nikon matrix meter found on a Nikon F4. There's usually a stop or so difference between the two modes.[/quote]

I just downloaded this free version on my iPhone. I’m going to see how it works
Thanks
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Jan 21, 2020 17:34:06   #
ButchS wrote:
I am a big fan of Sekonic meters. I have an L-208 and an L-308. I love them both.



Thanks for your advice
I’ll check them out
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Jan 21, 2020 17:33:08   #
msettanni wrote:
When the Leica meter crapped out on my Leica M4, I replaced it with the Voigtlander VC meter, which I found to be more or less accurate but the F-stop and shutter speed dials had very weak detents, making them prone to movement. In the end it was a pain to use. As a possible alternative, I would suggest a light meter app for you phone. I happen to use MyLightMeter, which is inexpensive, very easy to use and fairly accurate when measured against my camera meters, but there are others if you're interested.
When the Leica meter crapped out on my Leica M4, I... (show quote)


Thanks for responding
That may be what I’ll end up doing
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Jan 20, 2020 16:33:45   #
Bob Werre wrote:
In my beginning years (high school) I bought a used DeJur light meter for a few dollars. I then shot a lot of Kodachrome II (ASA25) but an entire vacation was returned maybe 1-2 stops OE. Wasn't happy so I later bought my first SLR--a Nikkorex F (Mamiya under a different name) and later added a strange meter you could attach to the top via a 90 degree shoe. Then my exposures were about 1/2 to 1 stop under--so I was getting better! As I attended photo school, we generally purchased Sekonic incident meters and most everything for the last 50 years have been right on. However I've added meters from Gossen, Soligar, Vivitar, in-body Nikons, a couple of later Sekonics, but I did shed several tears when I sold the original $26. Sekonic. Now I'm spoiled on my Sekonic with built-in radio control, but I'm sure that's even dated by several years! I also bought a used Kodak Instamatic 500 that I wanted way-back. It had a Schneider lens, Gossen meter, Compur shutter and retracting lens. The meter died, so I inquired at the time, but Kodak's ability to repair the meter lapsed some months earlier--oh well it is still a fine shelf camera!
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Bob,
Thanks for your very thoughtful reply. It’s good that the UHH has members like you.
As I’ve replied elsewhere, I’m stuck being a nostalgic guy with a camera that served me well while I was in the Army. My sons want me to ditch my film cameras. They haven’t the slightest idea how they work.
Regards
Harley
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Jan 20, 2020 16:27:10   #
pendennis wrote:
Not to rain too hard on your parade, but you can replace your Olympus 35 RC with a decent used one for far less than the $225 price tag for the meter @ B&H.


Thanks for your response. I’ve checked some if these offers and I’m not sure if anyone can guarantee that their internal meters are accurate.
Back 20 years ago Olympus actually sent one of their camera techs to Rochester, NY where I live and they would (for free) check your camera over, including shutter speeds and light meter accuracy. They’d even replace the back door seals if needed and clean the lens. They don’t do this anymore.
I guess I’m just a nostalgic guy, this camera accompanied me for two years during my stay at Ft Hood Texas. My wife and I visited there last month, it brought back many memories.
I will check around Rochester to see if we have any good repair people here.
Thanks again,
Harley
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Jan 19, 2020 14:00:59   #
Seeking UHH advice.
I have an Olympus 35RC rangefinder camera I purchased at the Army PX back in 1973 and I learned much about photography from using this camera.
But the internal light meter has died.
I don’t have any idea what it would cost to repair or if anyone would repair it.
Have any of you experience and thoughts about the Voigtlander VC Meter II that mounts on a camera hot shoe?
Do any of you know of any similar types of hot shoe mount light meters.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
Harley Bowman


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Jan 16, 2020 11:36:13   #
Wonderful tribute
Thanks for your post.
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Jan 4, 2020 22:48:22   #
Interesting
And now share what our nations total debt has reached
Ouch !!
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Jan 4, 2020 22:45:26   #
Tranquil and relaxing
Thanks for sharing
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Jan 4, 2020 22:40:16   #
Nice tribute
Well done
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Jan 2, 2020 02:37:13   #
I didn’t get to see it driving on the highway. I don’t think they drive it at fast highway speeds.
It certainly draws a crowd wherever they travel. Children especially are fascinated and ask a lot of questions.
It takes a lot of patience, and great engineering and know how to have made it as well as maintain such a rig.
Kinda like the Oscar Meyer wiener mobile.
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