Nigel Meaby
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I find that it's much quicker and less distracting to use a handheld meter than one in-camera. The lights of the meter in the M6 I find more distracting than when i'm using my M4 without built in meter. I'm working most of the time outside and with time you can learn to work out exposure by starting with the "sunny 16 rule" Between sunshine and cloud there is no more than two stops and with the latitude of film I rarely get a "bad" exposure. You have the camera set up in advance and all that is left to do is focus. You'll also learn more about exposure that way, rather than relying on the camera to do the work for you.
I'm as I say about to sell my M6 and keep the M4. I've just bought an M2 that has been modified to have the same framelines as an M6, so handy for when using a 28mm lens. I bought the M2 like this, I didn't have it modified myself. If you were to buy an earlier M, you would save money and use some of that saving to have it serviced and then it should work without problem for at least 15 years. Maybe something to consider before you make a purchase
I'm as I say about to sell my M6 and keep the M4. I've just bought an M2 that has been modified to have the same framelines as an M6, so handy for when using a 28mm lens. I bought the M2 like this, I didn't have it modified myself. If you were to buy an earlier M, you would save money and use some of that saving to have it serviced and then it should work without problem for at least 15 years. Maybe something to consider before you make a purchase
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