Film Cameras

If you’re shooting with an old film camera like a vintage Leica or other rangefinder, getting the right exposure can be tricky without a modern in-camera light meter. A dedicated hot shoe-mounted light meter is the perfect accessory to nail the exposure every time. Here are 7 of the best hot shoe light meters available for use with classic film cameras:

TTArtisan Light Meter II—This compact light meter has two adjustment dials for setting the ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. It’s designed to be compatible with older Leica and similar rangefinder camera models via the cold shoe mount.