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zx-m · 05-27-2010, 07:01 AM

I have a couple of ME SEs on the way, one of which I bought for almost nothing, and I am wondering how accurate the ME meter is. I have used the ME Super rather extensively, and have, for the most part, assumed that the meter is the same in both cameras. Is it the same meter? I welcome any feedback or commentary. With the exposure latitude of contemporary films--and the extremely low price of the ME--I figured the ME would be a good choice.

Nesster · 05-27-2010, 07:05 AM

By that era TTL metering was very accurate - the further development of metering had more to do with 'automating' the last photographer's skill item - the application of exposure compensation - via matrix metering schemes.

Swift1 · 05-27-2010, 09:25 AM

I shoot slide film with my ME quit often and haven't had any trouble.

Swift1

PeteyJ · 05-27-2010, 11:20 AM

Having used the ME and ME Super extensively, I can tell you with confidence that the meter is pretty accurate. I've never had a problem getting a good exposure.

jjdgti · 05-27-2010, 11:28 AM

I second Pete, I never had a problem with the metter in the ME /ME super caeras that I've own.

05-27-2010, 07:01 AM	#1
zx-m Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 376	How Good is the Meter in the ME? I have a couple of ME SEs on the way, one of which I bought for almost nothing, and I am wondering how accurate the ME meter is. I have used the ME Super rather extensively, and have, for the most part, assumed that the meter is the same in both cameras. Is it the same meter? I welcome any feedback or commentary. With the exposure latitude of contemporary films--and the extremely low price of the ME--I figured the ME would be a good choice.

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05-27-2010, 07:05 AM	#2
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	By that era TTL metering was very accurate - the further development of metering had more to do with 'automating' the last photographer's skill item - the application of exposure compensation - via matrix metering schemes.

05-27-2010, 09:25 AM	#3
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I shoot slide film with my ME quit often and haven't had any trouble. Swift1

05-27-2010, 11:20 AM	#4
PeteyJ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago/Cleveland Posts: 176	Having used the ME and ME Super extensively, I can tell you with confidence that the meter is pretty accurate. I've never had a problem getting a good exposure.

05-27-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
jjdgti Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,824	I second Pete, I never had a problem with the metter in the ME /ME super caeras that I've own.

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