TLR and light meters

[alvin_lim5]

Am thinking of getting into MF so have some questions to ask with regards to

TLRs. I am primarily looking for something sturdy that uses 120 film.

 

For starters, are there any TLRs with in built light meters (at this point, I

don't really have the cash to spend on a Sekonic)? And if there are, are they

accurate?

 

I am currently looking at some Yashicas like the

Yashicamat 124 (and the 124G)

Yashica LM (plus Yashicamat-LM)

 

I am also considering some Rolleicords. I read that the Minoltas are also pretty

decent.

 

Wondering if anyone can give me some advice on any of the above (or recommend

some good TLRs)?

[nealcurrie]

You can always try a Mamiya TLR. I have an old MamiyaFlex C, and it works pretty well. No light meter though.

 

The C2, C3, C220, and C330 are good.

[a._t._burke]

I do not know of a Rolleicord that has a light meter. Some Rolleiflex do.

[h.p.graver]

You are probably best off with a separate meter. The meter of the Yashica 124 is pretty accurate, but die easily. Yashica LM is not very accurate now, the same goes, in my experience for the older Rolleiflex E and F with meter, which are hard to use anyway under difficult conditions, even if they are accurate. Meters on the new Rolleiflexes (GX and FX) are very good and easy to use, but also very expensive.

[john_layton]

Even though my Rollei 3.5f has an accurate meter, I find it fairly useless for my way of working when in the reflected light mode, as its acceptance angle is simply too wide. However, with a Rollei diffusor attached (usually available on ebay)-then pointing the camera towards what will by my taking position (incident light mode)I find it quite usable and reliable. Great for handheld work in general - but for tripod work I'll usually pack my spotmeter.

[franklin_h1]

My Mamiya C330 came with a porrofinder that has a cds meter, though i rarely used it, preferred sekonic hand held meter instead.

[alvin_hear]

Here are two great links<p>

<a href="http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/cord.htm">Rolleicord Price & Info Guide</a> <p>and<p>

<a href="http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/rolleitlr.htm">Rolleiflex Price & Info Guide</a><p>Lots of great cameras to choose from ! Good luck, Alvin.

[alvin_lim5]

Thanks guys! Appreciate it, Guess I am probably better off with a hand held light meter. Any suggestions on which one to get?

 

Looking at the Sekonic 758D but it is a little expensive. Hoping to find something cheaper (but with spot metering too).

[Gary Naka]

You can also use the printed exposure guides. I used to use this in my early photo days, and with the exposure latitude of film it worked just fine.

[jimmy_english]

In addition to the printed guides that come with the film there some slide rule type guides available.

 

 

http://abetterphotoguide.bizhosting.com/day_night_exposure_calculator.html

 

 

http://www.blackcatphotoproducts.com/guide.html

[jimmy_english]

This is how the Black Cat works

 

http://www.blackcatphotoproducts.com/kujawski-chart.html

[alvin_lim5]

Seems like I should also seriously consider Mamiyas and Rolleicords. Time to do some serious research!

[dave_f2]

i'm curious what you decided on, i'm looking for a tlr too and i'm considering yashica 124