Soligor Selector CDs Meter User manual

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10. ASA/DlN Fitm Speed Scate
1 l. EV Scate
12. EV Reference Mark
13. Neck Strap Eyelet
L4. Zero Adjustment
I 5. Battery Compartment

The Soligor Selector Cds Exposure Meter is a precision lnstrument for determining
automatically the correct combination of F-stop and shutter speed and/or EY value.
This photometer contains a high sensitivity Cadmium Sulphide cell, which is capable
of measuring great variations in light intensity, including candlelight. For maximum
accuracy, the sensitivity is divided into two ranges, with red push button (2) and
green push button (3) controlling the high and low sensitivities respectively.
SETTING THE FILM SPEED.
Rotate the inner dial on the face of the meter, so that the ASA (DlN)  f ilm speed
 (as supplied by the film manufacturer) is seen in the ASA (DlN) window (10).
OPERATING @NTROL BUTTONS FOR SENSITIVITY
SELECTION.
For bright /normal lighting condition, depress the green button switch. This will          I
cover Exposure Values of 9-18 (at ASA 125)..
For low lighting conditions, depressing the red button switch (2) increases the
 sensitivity 125X, compared with the range operated by the green button switch. The
 high sensitivity range (red button) should only be activated when the low light
 tevels cause the needle to barely move or remain at the zero point. Low level range
 wilf cover Exposure Values ot 2'10 (at ASA 125).

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        TAKING A READING.
           Point the Cds cell window (t) of the meter at your subject, taking your reading
                                                                                       photography.          of the area requiring the most accurate exposure for black & white
          The shadow areas are generally the most critical. ln color, the highlight areas require
                                                                                                as           the npst careful reading. lt is recomnrended that your meter reading be taken
             close to the subject as possible, without interfering with the light source.
            (a) Press the green button for normal light conditions
            (b) The needle will react.
            (c) Turn the outer dial of the meter, so that the green reference point (7)  is
                 aligned with the needle reading. You now have a direct reading for  variousI                 combinations of shutter speeds and F-stops.               ,
                                                                                                                                                        in         The shutter speed scale is divided into two sections; the figures imprinted I                                                                                        Red              silver are fractions of a second, starting with l/2  sec. to l/20OO sec. The
|"4            represent 1 sec. to 30 sec.
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     THE MERCURY BATTERY.
            All Cds melers, including the Soligor Selector Cds, are powered by a mercury battery.
          Normaf lif,e of the mercury battery is  I l/z to 2 years. During virtually its  entire
          operating life the battery's output level is constant, dropping off  sharply only
                                                          f inal expiration.          lust before

        To replace battery, unscrew the cover of the battery compartment  ( 1 5 ) and remove
            battery. Replace only with Mallory RM 625R or PX 13, available at most camera
          dealers. Positive side of battery must face up towards co\er.
      ZERO ADJUSTMENT.
           In the event that the indicator needle does not return to the zero mark on scale
         (5) use a small screw driver and turn adjustment screw (14) slightly until needle
           return to zero position.

I,l       GAUTION:
         Avoid unnecessarily long exposures to excessively bright light, as this will tend
         to affect the cell's responsiveness for a brief time thereafter. Also avoid strong
         shock or moisture. Treat the instrument as you would your fine camera.

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