Hi Everyone.
The Flashmeter III has two wheels on the side to control ASA and shutter
speed.
The ASA dial goes from 12 to 3200 with 2 extra stops between each normal ASA
setting. It "clicks" in to each setting and it has a lock button on the back
of the meter that must be depressed to change the ASA.
The shutter speed dial goes from 30seconds to 1/1000 of a second in full
stops. This wheel has a much stiffer "click" and there is no lock.
IMO controlling these settings through pushbuttons/display would be a step
backward in usability but it would definitely bring down manufacturing
costs. As it is now you can hold the meter in one hand and easily work ALL
functions except for changing ASA.
- Matt Crawley
bspearce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Johnny,
>
> I have the Autometer IIIF, and just downloaded the manual, and I had figured
> everything out on my own. I have a friend with the flashmeter III, I'll see
> if he has a manual. the III is quite different from the IV, as it uses
> thumbwheels instead of pushbuttons/display for settings, something that the
> luddite in me prefers.
>
> Bill Pearce
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