Voigtlaender meter II

[TimM]

Hello!
i'm currently at the edge of buying one, because i am really tired of always taking my handheld-meter with me.
The "problem" is, i always used ambi light metering - and as far as i know, such a vc meter II is some kind of a spot meter, right?

Anyone got some experience when switching the way of metering the light? Difficulties? Just asking, because i am in fear 😉 of totally miss-metering my shots, and i don't have the possibility to test one...

Would be glad if one could help me with his/her experience concerning this, or if the vc meter II is just perfect.
Thanks!
Tim

 

[brachal]

It is not a spot meter. According to the information on cameraquest, it reads a field of about 30 degrees. I use mine all the time, and have always been happy with it. It's easy to use and accurate.

 

[raid]

I borrowed Robin's VCII when I traveled to Syria a few months ago. The light conditions were very challenging for photography, but the VCII did very well in guiding me through it.

 

[Kevin]

Depending on the camera that is hosting it, the VCII sometimes slips out of the hot shoe quite easily.

 

[katgut@earthlink.net]

I've had one 6 mo. and already lost it. A small handheld with incident capability is far more valuable.