[Review&QnA] Voigtlander VC Meter II Shoe Mounted Speed Meter, Silver
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[Review&QnA] Voigtlander VC Meter II Shoe Mounted Speed Meter, Silver
About this item
- Upgraded Compact version of the VC Meter with an easier to read readout
Reviews
★★★★★
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small and light, responsive, convenient and reliable. My favorite.
I bought this even though I already have a working specimen of the Leica MR4. As a result, I get to compare the two in use. Perhaps my comparison might help someone out there. The MR4 is of course the collectible, 'original' version and it has the advantage of coupling with the shutter speed dial and thus 'automating' the shutter speed adjustment as you set aperture by the meter. There are two sets of scales corresponding to bright and dark conditions. It was made to work with discontinued PX625 1.35V mercury batteries and you're left wondering about accuracy or battery life on contemporary replacements.
The VCII lacks the coupling with the shutter release but on the other hand you don't have to fiddle with two sets of scales. It's light, well made, easy to mount and take off and responsive. It takes readily available 1.5 V SR44 or LR44 batteries. I like to use it to train myself to guess exposure, and long use of it will give you a sense of exposure that in camera meters won't. I sometimes use it even with my metered and digital Leicas for shooting street because it enables me to set exposure without looking through the viewfinder, and well ahead of shooting, and I find manual metering forces me to be aware of exposure. It's that convenient and inviting to carry around. You'll get attached to it.
★★★★★
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Accurate light readings every time.
Bought this to supplement the light meter on a 40 year old Canon-AE1 Program as I was unsure how well the internal meter would still work(or continue to work). I found this meter is spot on. Great exposures. Most of the time it agrees with my camera’s meter. Fits snuggly on the hot show, it’s tiny and easy to use. Expensive yes. Worth it yes. Especially if your old camera doesn’t have a meter. Works great with landscape and macro. I shoot various speed B&W 35mm. No regrets. Comes with batteries.
★★★★★
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Solid, well built, accurate, intuitive action.
So much faster and smoother than hand held. Accurate. Solid. Fit Canon P rangefinder. I cringed a bit at the price, but it’s a fair ask when you have it in hand and are able to hit the shutter in way less time. I am very happy with it thus far.
★★★★★
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Expensive, easy to use.
Very accurate if you just need general direction quick light measurements that’s attached to the cold shoe. For $4 you can get a very good spot light meter on your phone, but it’s slow to use. If you need speed, suck as street photography, then you need this light meter.
★★★★★
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Pairs very well with Kodak Retina IIa/IIc
This fits perfectly on my Retina IIa and IIc. Meter works perfectly. I'll still use my Gossen Luna Pro SBC for my more serious work but for my point and shoot cameras this is a real treat.
★★★★★
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The most useful accessory for classic meterless cameras
This is the most useful accessory for classic meterless film cameras. It is small and lightweight. It is a great choice for all meterless rangefinder cameras. I use it on my Leica M3 and Leica IIIf. I stopped using my vintage Leicameter after I bought this.
The meter works very well. Operation is very simple. Set the film speed, push the button on the back of the meter, adjust the dials until the center LED lights up. Finally, transfer meter reading to your camera. The meter automatically shuts off after 10 seconds to save batteries.
It is powered by two SR44 silver oxide batteries. Highly recommended!
★★★★★
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Works perfectly
Fits on the Leica M3 and looks like it was made for that camera. Very easy to use and images came out perfectly exposed.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Awesome Meter
This light meter is the perfect match for any of the Leicas before the M6, any of the Nikon S series, or the Contax IIa rangefinders. Very compact and easy to use. Highly recommended.
★★★★★
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Product support is the best
This light meter exceeds my expectations! I was thinking about getting Leica MP but read about this light meter and I’m glad I bought it! It is a wonderful addition to a great camera! Take this combination everywhere! Photo village there are no words you guys have been great
★★★★★
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Pairs very well with Leica M3
If you've got an M3 and want a meter, this is the one you should buy.
Question & Answer
Question :
OK to mount on hot shoe?
Answer :
Yes, mounts well on standard 35mm and medium format hots shoes.
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