Neutral Density Filter (appropriate stops on light meter)

[Ponsoldt]

I have a noctilux and want to take a bunch of shots at f1 so I bought some Neutral Density filters. Does anyone know if the light meter on the Leica MP will read the correct exposure with the filter on the lens? I guess it boils down to whether the meter reads through the lens or around the lens.

Thanks for information in advance.

Bill

 

[erikhaugsby]

RTFM. Seriously.
The light meter on any of the metered Leicas (M5+) is straight through the lens. This is why there is that nice little white spot on one of the shutter curtains.

To answer your question: Yes, the Light Meter will effectively compensate through the ND filters.

 

[Bosk]

RTFM. Seriously.
The light meter on any of the metered Leicas (M5+) is straight through the lens. This is why there is that nice little white spot on one of the shutter curtains.

To answer your question: Yes, the Light Meter will effectively compensate through the ND filters.

Excuse my ignorance, but what does 'RTFM' stand for? 😕

 

[erikhaugsby]

Excuse my ignorance, but what does 'RTFM' stand for? 😕

Read the F*#@&(%g Manual.

 

[richard_l]

Who would acquire an expensive item like an MP without even finding out how it meters? A collector, maybe? 😕

Richard

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

Richard: You are a mind reader.

 

[Bryce]

Wow, I hope I never ask a "stupid" question on this forum... Ease up, guys!
I think F/1.0 in broad daylight could be VERY cool. Bill, I hope you'll post the results.

 

[richard_l]

Wow, I hope I never ask a "stupid" question on this forum... Ease up, guys!
I think F/1.0 in broad daylight could be VERY cool. Bill, I hope you'll post the results.

I did not mean to imply that Bill's original question was stupid. It just seemed puzzling to me. Maybe my buying habits are unusual, but I like to know what I am buying before I pay for it.

Richard

 

[Ronald M]

Meter will comensate for ND filters or poloroid. Not correctly for colored filters

Every .3 density is one stop. .9 is three stops. 1.8 is six stops