I find mine invaluable when shooting rally cars with my 300mm lens.
It gives me the manouverability (sp?) to follow the car, but the stability to ( mostly) avoid shake.

It also came in handy this week when shooting at the Angelsey Sea Zoo.I was indoors in low light, but a narrow passage where I wasn't able to use a tripod.

Some views from Beaumaris.
C&C welcome.

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We've just got back from a week in Angelsey. I'd recommend a visit to the sea zoo, but, don't forget your tripod (like I did on my first visit!)
I was there with the rest of the family, so couldn't stop too long to get shots.

All werre taken through glass and about 30 - 40 cm of water.

Here are a few. C&C as usual

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Spent an hour at the end of the runway at RAF Valley.
I really couldn't tell how well I'd done until I got home. But, I'm happy with most of my shots. Here are a few of them.

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What can I add?
Another superb set!
I do love Jenson's expression, well caught!

But it's fun, though, isn't it!

I tried mine today ( having repaired it with some sellotape!)
It was "difficult" lighting and I had to use ISO 1600, but, choosing Manual mode and exposing as per the meter, then using Av ( I can't use Auto on this camera) with the same fstop produced very similar shutter speeds and results.
So, as a quick guide, before I get my camera out of the bag, it'll do the job.

Thanks John.
I know the electrickery in my camera will be more accurate, but I do like the feel of the old technology, so it'd be nice to use it, once or twice.
The more I fiddle, though, the more I think that the fstop gauge has become seperated from the thumb wheel. I could stick it back on, but how to calibrate it?

Still, it's a nice bit of vintage technology, still in the original leather case.

My good lady found an old light meter which she thought I'd like.
I wouldn't mind getting to grips with actually using it, but...how?
It is a Hanimex PR 55 ( pictured below).
I figure that I turn the lever to set the ISO.
Point the meter towards the subject, then red pointer will move to show light level. Then I turn the top dial until the silver pointer lines up with the red and then read off the f stop and exposure times.
Is that right?
My confusion comes from that the silver f stop ring seems to get dragged along with the thumb dial, but seems to float between the black ASA dial and the thumb dial. Should it be attached to one / either? How should it move? Is it broken?

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