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Variable resistor in meter

Started by Kitty, Sep 08, 2006, 03:39 AM

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Kitty

Sep 08, 2006, 03:39 AM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:34 AM by smf_adm
Um, can someone explain where I can generally find the variable resistor to adjust the sensitivity of a light meter?  Matt Denton mentioned it in his site here:
http://www.matt

Rick_oleson

Sep 09, 2006, 04:17 AM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:34 AM by smf_adm
I can't help you locate the adjust pot in the C35, I'm afraid.  Some cameras don't even have an adjust pot in them.
 
As for the bearing: it's generally sort of like the jewel bearings in a watch, a cup-shaped holder in which the end of t

Wernerjb

Sep 09, 2006, 09:52 AM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:34 AM by smf_adm
Hi Kitty, in several K 35s I put in order again there was no such potentiometer. On the other hand there is a variable resistor in otherwise similar cameras (aka clones): in the Cosinas and GAFs, for example, it is glued to the top of the meter's

Kitty

Sep 11, 2006, 06:29 AM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:34 AM by smf_adm
Rick, Werner, thank you for the replies.  I'll take another look at both camera meters and see if I can try my hand at them, perhaps a pro repair guy might be the safer option if they are still salvageable.