I recently got an M3 with a LeicaMeter MC that slips onto the hotshoe. My observations conclude that this meter does not seem to use batteries and seems to be Selenium Cell based. Is this true ?

Also I noticed that the meter seems pretty off. (shows 2+ stops more). Is there a way to calibrate it ?

Thanks a lot,

Rana

-- Rana Dayal (ranadayal@yahoo.com), January 23, 2002

Answers

As far as I know, no. The selenium cell has deteriorated and needs to be replaced. Fortunately this can be done fairly inexpensively (Leicaly speaking). Contact these chaps:

Quality Light-Metric

Attention: Mr George Milton

7060 Hollywood Boulevard Suite 415

Los Angeles, California 90028

323-467-2265

Or, if you are in the old country try:

http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/page4.html

You might consider spending your money on a handheld meter but I must admit I prefer using my MR-4 to a handheld meter.

-- John Collier (jbcollier@powersurfr.com), January 23, 2002.

There is a zero adjustment screw on the bottom of the meter. You might try fooling with the adjustment especially if it is off 2 stops everywhere.

-- Andrew Schank (aschank@flash.net), January 23, 2002.