TTartisan Light Meter II, Real-time Metering Tool, Two Dial to Adjust ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed, Compatible with Older Leicas and Similar Rangefinder Cameras

I purchased this after finding that the use of a light meter on iOS made for a tedious flow. It is nice having this easily accessible on the camera, especially when shooting with old rangefinders and SLRs upon which the built-in light meters (if they were a feature) are prone to being non-functional. Accuracy is good for me so far for the most part, and if the rules of metering are followed it produces good results. This model is also more affordable than most alternatives, save maybe for a few that would have a longer shipping window.

They could have at least gave you a battery. Looks cool though. I'll find out if it works as soon as I GET A BATTERY.

Doesn’t come with batteries but it’s a solid solid option, won’t let you down!

I really wanted to like this light meter, but the first time out the cold shoe separated from the light meter. The meter itself fell onto the ground and seems fine but the screws holding the two pieces together fell right out.I can't mount the light meter anymore because of this.

Seems like Amazon is now employing A.I. for their product review moderation now just like every other company that thinks A.I. is the magical answer to everything because my original review wasn't able to be posted because it vaguely cited that it "violated community guidelines" which it didn't. Of course it didn't tell me what exactly was in violation. Just that it did and deleted everything I wrote. It was an honest review that didn't use any trigger words or anything. So here's the cliff notes version because I'm not writing everything I said over again.It's a decent meter. It overexposes facing the sun but it seems to do fine when the sun is at my back. I like the construction and the quality of the metal housing as well as the compact size. I don't like the tiny LED light indicator that tells you if you're over or under exposed, as it's too hard to read in bright sunny conditions. An LCD readout would've been better.If Amazon wants to delete my review again, so be it. A.I is a cancer to technology.

First one didn't work. Got it replaced woth no problem. Replacement is OK. Sometimes I have to pop out the battery and put it back in to get the meter to even turn on. Not particularly reliable.

I shoot film with an old rangefinder with an in/op light meter. I've been using a phone app to figure out my exposure settings. While the apps are good and all, it does a bit clumsy transitioning between phone and camera. This little thing is much more convenient and seems to be pretty accurate.I find the build quality is nice and the ease of use excellent. I like that the SS dial clicks with each stop. The F-stop dial feels like its easier to turn the dial, which might change your settings if your not careful, but so far I haven't run into that problem.

The light meter is small and fits easily on most hot or cold shoes. A warning, without a cold or hot shoe it is difficult to wield and I find my phone app to be easier. It is accurate and easy to use. My only criticism is that the ISO dial moves very easily so you must check it for each reading. If this was a bit stiffer and if they sold a stick on cold shoe for the cameras that do not have one all would be perfect. I used mine on a Nikon S2.