Re: M5 meter

[Pablo_Mendoza@ROOSEVELT-PROVOST.ucsd.edu]

     I had the same problem with my CLs and M5 before I sold them.  What is 
     happening is that the meter arm is a hinged, spring loaded device with 
     wires going through it to connect the CDS element with the 
     galvanometer.  This wire over time gets pinched if left in the closed 
     position.  This means that over time, there will be either wear or 
     that the wire is pulled out gradually from the galvanometer.  The way 
     to solve this is to have the wire replaced.  Then your meter will 
     function like new.  If you identify for the repair person the problem 
     and the fact that the meter functions when the arm is in the out 
     position, the repair person should be able to either replace the wire 
     or resolder the connection to the galvanometer.
     
     Hope this helps you.
     
     Pablo Mendoza
     pmendoza@ucsd.edu


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Subject: M5 meter
Author:  soichi.tsunoda@medtronic.com at @UCSD
Date:    08/05/1996 8:55 PM


Hi All,
     
I recently acquired a M5 via trade mag. seller, and it was a good deal. 
But I noticed that the meter worked intermittently. It is very strange 
phenomenon.  When it works it works through roll after roll.  Then I put 
the camera on the shelf for a day, then it stops to work.  It shows low 
battery like condition.  I play with it for a while then start working. 
>From this experience, I thought the meter needed continuous current 
anytime.  Now I always crank the lever whenever I store the camera.  It 
works!  Does anybody have the same problem or know about the cause? 
Soichi Tsunoda
     
     
     
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