Sunset CDs 35 Light Meter User manual

1 CdS Cell Window        10 Match Needle
2 F-Stop Scale            11 Exposure Button
3 Shutter Speed Scale      12 DIN Film Speed Scale
4 ASA Film Speed Scale   L3 Battery Checker Mark
5 E.V. Reference Mark     74 Zero Adjustment Screw
6 Plastic Dial             15 Battery Check Button
7 Zero Position            16 Battery Compartment
B Measuring Needle        17 Neck Strap Holder
I  Cine Band

THE SUNSET CdS 35 EXPOSURE METER
  The SUNSET CdS 35 is a highlv sensitive,
  accurate meter, ideally suited to function under
  the wide range of tight conditions permitted by
  today's high speed lenses and emulsions.
BATTERY.
  A standard 1.3 volt mercury battery (Mallory
                                                       side  PX-13 or equivalent) is inserted. Plus ( - )
  up, under the corner swing out cover at the back
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BATTERY CHECK.
  Press the battery check button (15) at the rear
   of the meter. The needle wilt reach the B.C.
   (Battery Check) mark (tS) on the dial indicating
   full battery power.
ASA & DIN SCALE.
  Rotate the clear plastic face of the dial (6) until
  the appropriate ASA or DIN value (as recommended.
  by the film manufacturer) is centered in the ASA
  or DIN window (a) or (tZ).  Bu|6a-us

TAKING A READING.
  Hold the exposure meter in the palm of your hand
  and direct the CdS Cell Window (1) at the subject.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       j  Press the Exposure Button 0.1 which activates the
  Measurins Needle (8). Position the Match Needle                 I
  (fO).o that the Measuring Needle (S) is centered
  between the match needie's arms, by turning the
  Shutter Speed Dial (3) to either side.

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Be sure to hold the meter still dr,ring this entire
I      operation so that the CdS cell continues to point
       at the same subject.
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     You can now read off the proper combination of
       shutter speed and aperture at the upper part and
       the proper exposure value opposite the red arrow
      marked 'EV'(5).

E.V. (EXPOSURE VALUE) SETTTNG.
  For cameras calibrated in the E.V. system, take
 a reading as outlined above. The proper E.V.
  number will be shown opposite the E.V. reference
  mark (Sl.

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  Take a reading as outlined above. The appropriate
  f stop is shown opposite the cine band (9)
  indicating the frames per second beilS used.
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ZERO ADJUSTMENT.
      When the meter is turned off, the needle should
          rest at the ZERO 6 mark of the scales. Slight
  t,         '         rotation of the adjustment screw                                                                                               ( 14) at the back
         of the meter will "ZERO" the needle.
     WARRANTY.
li      The SUNSET CdS 35 Exposure Meter is fully
         guaranteed against defects in workmanship and
         material for a period of 90 days after date of
        purchase. Should any defect develop during the

warranty period, please return the meter to your
dealer who will arrange for the necessary servicing
without cost. This warranty is void if the meter
has been dropped, abused or tampererl, with by
unauthorized persons.



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P.O. Box 47, Flushing, New York 11354
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