Re: [Rollei] TLR Meter

[Don Williams <dwilli10 >]

At 07:48 PM 4/24/2003 +0000, crgrbrts   wrote:
>Here are his instructions for calibrating an "F" meter:
>
>"Re-adjusting the Exposure Meter When the photo cell is completely 
>covered, the indicator needle should be in zero position, pointing to the 
>red reference line 3. If it is off this position, perhaps due to prolonged 
>and heavy shaking, the meter can be re-adjusted as follows:
>
>Loosen both screws on the front of the meter 1, until it can be removed 
>from the focusing knob. Turn adjusting screw on back of instrument 2 until 
>meter needle points to the red reference mark 3. IMPORTANT! Before 
>re-inserting instrument: first set camera to DIN / ASA value 12, filter 
>factor 0, shutter speed 1/500th sec. and diaphragm f:22, then insert 
>exposure meter and tighten screws."


So far so good.  I think that is also in the camera manual.

What about the adjustment in the lever arm itself, the one which has the 
screw sealed with red paint?

That last comment, marked IMPORTANT, is indeed important.  When I use the 
camera in a Rolleimarin the light meter assembly is removed and placed in a 
storage box.  You have to always remember to set the camera so the link pin 
clears the camera coupling when you put the meter back in, something you 
might do often when diving and then taking topside photos on the same trip.


Don Williams
La Jolla, CA

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