Minolta Auto Meter IV F

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Brian Crawford - 09 Dec 2006 07:31 GMT

The light meter's manual mentions that it could be "permanently damaged"
if left in a -20 C or colder environment. I accidently left mine in my
car when the temp was -30. Why would this damage he meter, and what
damage may I look forward to?

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Alan Browne - 09 Dec 2006 17:37 GMT

> The light meter's manual mentions that it could be "permanently damaged"
> if left in a -20 C or colder environment. I accidently left mine in my
> car when the temp was -30. Why would this damage he meter, and what
> damage may I look forward to?

I don't know whaqt would be damaged. Could be the LCD readout or the
sensor. Or something else.

If, for ISO 100, you get a reading like f/16 1/80 .. 1/125 while
pointing the dome at the horizon in the direction of the sun around noon
on a bright sunny day, then there is probably nothing wrong.

Cheers,
Alan

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