Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Cosina VC meter
From: "Claes Bjerner" <claes.bjerner@pi.se>
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 20:28:57 +0000

>> M.Phillips asked:
>> I'm tempted to get a Voigtlander VC meter for use with my meterless
>> cameras, but have a question about its operation:
>
> and Claes Bjerner <claes.bjerner@pi.se> replied:
>
>>It reads continously!
>
> I'm I glad I learned that before trying to order one! Since the LEDs
> seem to be on top of the meter, and not on the rear, it would appear
> that there is no way of directing the meter at the subject using the
> 90mm viewfinder frame and simultaneously leading the LEDs.
>
> Regards,
>
> Doug Richardson

You´re right, Doug! With the bright LEDs on its top, the VC meter is only
perfect for candid wide angle street shooting from the hip. But just
for negative film. I wouldn´t use it for slides.

Claes