Dan95
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Im not that sure whether a 3000USD will make me a better photographer compared to using a 400USD M3 + 200USD L358.
Leica M3 Meter
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julescasablancas
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There's another alternative to the adapter here. It's cheap and it works perfectly with my CL and zinc air battery for hearing aids
MartinP
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Presumably you are using either a silver-oxide cell in an adapter (in which case the bottom of the MR4 probably doesn't close too well) or a zinc-air cell of some sort ? If the local photo-shop sold you an alkaline battery to replace the original mercury one then the readings will be both off, and inconsistent.
I use an MR4 on my M3 too, with zinc-air cell in a washer, and it is consistently less than 1/2 a stop different to my calibrated meter so it's also possible that a previous owner has 'adjusted' your example. In my experience these meters work as well as any small incident meter, and are very convenient because the shutter-speed is linked when it's mounted on the camera.
I use an MR4 on my M3 too, with zinc-air cell in a washer, and it is consistently less than 1/2 a stop different to my calibrated meter so it's also possible that a previous owner has 'adjusted' your example. In my experience these meters work as well as any small incident meter, and are very convenient because the shutter-speed is linked when it's mounted on the camera.
ruby.monkey
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Get a Sekonic L-208. It's what your pockets were made for.
Dan95
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I have decided to KEEP my M3 and M2. Did a comparison against a M6, I prefer the finder of my M3 and M2, they are simple ! Id rather spend the extra cash on a Summicron DR😀
Getting a L208 soon !
Getting a L208 soon !
