Soligor Spot Sensor II User manual

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       1. Cds Cell Window.                 7. Exposure Scale.                   1 3. Shutter Speed Scale.
       2. High Light Range EV           8. Low Light R,eference            1 4.Battery Check Reference
      Number. (Top)                   Scaie. (EV.l 0-EV3)             Mark.
      3. Low Light Range EV         9.lndicator Needle.             15. Battery Check Mark.
      Number. (Bottom)            10. EV Reference Mark.          16. Neck Strap EYelet
      4. Reference Mark.                1 1. ASA/DlN Film Speed       17.Zero Adjustment.
     5.Switch OFF Mark.                Scale.                              1 8. Battery Com Partm ent.
       6. High Light Reference        12.Cine Scale.
        Scale. (EV1 8-EV1 0)


Congratulations! You have just become the proud owner of a fine Soligor photographic
product. ln photography, Soligor is your assurance of advanced technology and reliable
performance. Please read the following instructions carefully so that you can obtain the
maximum enioyment and performance from your new Soligor UF ll Meter.

            FACTS ABOUT EXPOSURE METERS
Experienced photographers are aware that the accuracy oftheir in-camera meters cannot
always match the consistency of a handheld meter. Varying lighting conditions and
weighting characteristics of the in-camera meter sometimes will affect the exposure;
                                                               assures greater accuracy inthus the use of a handheld meter www.butkus.ussuch as the Soligor UF ll
these instances.

FACTS ABOUT THE SOLIGOR UF II METER
The remarkably precise "Soligor UF ll Meter" is designed in a modern ultra thin shape,
The UF ll meter can easily measure light of tremendous variation in intensity from
brilliant sunlight to moonlight scenes by determining automatically the correct combina.
tion of f/stops and shutter speeds and/or EV value, in such a way that even beginners
will find it easy to use.
The Soligor UF ll is a cadmium sulphide exposure meter which differs markedly from the
conventional selenium type in that the (CdS) cadmium sulphide meter is powered by a
miniature long life, mercury battery. This activates the photo-conductive cell which ir
turn moves the indicator needle to show you the proper exposure.

        OPERATION OF THE SOLIGOR UF II METER
The outer dial on the meter shows ranges, high (red numbers), low (black numbers)
battery check reference mark (14), shutter speeds (13), cine calibrations (12), and the
"Off" mode reference mark (5).
When the "Off" mark on the outer dial (5) is set to the reference mark (4) (white dot)
orr the outside of the dial, the meter is in the "off modef'. To operate your Soligor UF
 ll, rotate the outer dial counterclockwise; the meter will turn on automatically. Now
you are ready to measure bright light levels (hi-scale) covering EV 10-18 and low light
levels (lower scale) covering EV 3-10.
To take a reading, you must first set your film speed by rotating the inner dial on the
face of the meter and set the ASA or DIN film speed as dictated by the film manufactu'rer
in the appropriate window. Then point the cell window (1) of the meter directly al
your subject you wish to photograph, bringing the meter as close as possible to the
subject. At this point the indicator needle (9) will react depending on how much light it
sees and will indicate your EV value (black numbers - low scale) or (red numbers -
hi-scale). To determine which scale is in use, rotate the outer dial from the low level
numbers (black) to the high level numbers (red). lf the needle drops to 0 as you turn
from the low numbers to the high numbers, then your reading is in the low EV scale
3-10. Return the outer dial to the low scale and it will show you the proper EV number
to use. lf the red indicator needle points past 10, continue to turn the outer dial clock.
wise and the needle will automatically show your EV reading in the high scale.
Once you have determined the proper scale to use, transfer the EV value shown by the

indicator needle to the corresponding number on the outer dial to the white reference
       mark. The combination of shutter speeds and f/stops are given for your guidance in
         picture-taking. Any combination may be used, of course you should take into considera-
         tion the shutter speed at which you wish to photograph.
     To determine the proper EV numbers, rotate the outer dial until the corresponding
      number as shown by the indicator needle appears on the scale opposite the yellow area
         in the inner dial marked EV.
                                        h'J/a''s                      BATTERY CHECK
     To check your battery, turn the outer dial until the red rectangular areamarked BC (14)
         is opposite the white reference mark (4). lf the red indicator needle in the window
        points to the red BC area above EV-16 in the window, your battery has sufficient energy
      to power your meter. lf the needle does not align with the red BC mark, you must
       replace the battery. Normal life of the battery is 1-Uz years. In order to obtain the
       longest possible life of your battery, the meter should be turned off each time you are
       finished by aligning the red "Off" mark (5) on the outer dial with the white reference
-_----dot (4)' Please remove the battery if the i-neier is rrot to be used f<rr long periodsrcl'
        time.
     To replace the battery, simply slide the battery compartment cover straight out with
      your finger and remove the battery. Replace with RM625R or PX13 batteries, or equi-
       valent, which are available at most camera stores. Remember, positive (+) side of the
       battery must face up towards the cover.

                             ADJ USTMENT
       In the event that the indicator needle does not return to zero on the scale, a small screw-
       driver may be used to turn the adjustment screw (17) slightly,  right or left, until the
       needle returns to the zero position.

                           CAUTION
      Avoid unnecessarily long exposures to excessively bright light, as this will tend to affect
      the cell's responsiveness for a brief period of time thereafter. Also avoid strong shock
     and undue moisture.            www.butkus.us