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Joewilson
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Registered: 08-2010

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Posted on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 08:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Alright, so i've swapped in some fresh batteries here. When i press the "battery check" button the little needle swings. However the needle doesn't seem to take any action any other time, changing shutter speed, changing aperture setting, pointing the lens at objects of varrying brightness do not seem to have any affect.

So what i'm wondering is, is there something special i need to do to "engage" the light meter? Or am i out of luck with a broken meter here.
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Dirbel
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Posted on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 01:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Have you switched the meter on?
The switch is the side of the housing, near the battery check button.

Ciao,

Dirk
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Joewilson
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Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 08:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Yes i actually figured that out right after i made this post, thought i deleted the post but maybe i dont have permission?

Thanks anyway!

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