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Author Message   Winfried Rating: N/A Votes: 0 Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 04:10 am:    You are right concerning adjusting the linearity of the meter. The absolute values of the meter can be adjusted by turning the galvanometer in its mount. Towards the frame counter there is a tiny screw in the die-cast collar which surrounds the galvanometer. This screw is hard to access - it's much easier after removal of the frame counter assembly which is attached to the main body by two screws only. Loosen this screw (usually it is secured with a droplet of paint) and gently turn the galvanometer until it shows correct values. On my first QL17 the meter is approx. 1/3 stop off but I prefer to correct this by ASA-setting. However, make sure that you point both meters at an evenly lighted surface. A grey card would be ideal but any light colored wall will also do. Depending on what your SLR meter sees in its center-weighted area it might give different readings compared to an integrating meter as it is on the QL17.