V-201X Archives

3 May, 2021

Shoe Mount Light Meters – Which One is Right for You…?

By Hamish Gill

I’ve reviewed a whole load of the new crop of shoe mount light meters recently. I’ve liked something about all (most) of the meters I’ve tried, but trying them in quick successi...

5 April, 2021

V-201x Light Meter Review – The Budget Option

By Hamish Gill

Yet another shoe mount light meter review! This time it’s about a meter at the budget end of the spectrum in the form of the V-201X.

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Erik Brammer on Saul for Seoul – A Nikonos III Shoots Street29/10/2026
David, these 1/30 sec shots are exceptional to my eye. Very well done! No, I should not buy that Nikonos,…
David Hume on 5 Frames with the Plaubel Makina 6729/10/2026
Hey Jack - thanks for the story and the shots. I'm guessing you've read Hamish's thoughts on these cameras. Many…
Jeffery Luhn on The Joy of Computational Photography29/10/2026
I've heard this discussion many times, and been involved often. Just like digital recording, which replaced analog, there's no turning…
Greg May on 5 Frames with the Plaubel Makina 6729/10/2026
Makina 67... damn... one of my long term wants. More please.
Greg May on Kentmere Pan 200 – A Walk Home… (A Quick Review)28/10/2026
Hi Bob, not sure I agree - other rolls, no red filter, that I went with have been fine!

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