Originally posted by henkvanzuylen True, but the meter in a LX is capable to measure from -6,5 to 25 EV....One of the most sensitive meters in a camera!
Henk
With the LX, it depends on which of the three metering systems is being used. The oft quoted -6.5 EV figure is based on accumulation metering off the film surface DURING exposure (the "working" EV range referred to in the camera manual). The shutter stays open until enough light has struck the film. The manual mode meter (used for pre-exposure metering and viewfinder display) has a more typical range of 1-19 EV.
So, if you want to know, pre-exposure, how long a low-light exposure is going to be, a sensitive off-camera meter would still be your best bet. Be aware, however, that most hand-held meters have fairly ordinary low-light sensitivity and that it is only some models that are useful in the dark.
Steve