Most likely a IC or a connection problem. I am pretty sure it is the IC in my L-308B which is, I believe, the same meter as Bob's with flash metering added.
-- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ----------------------------------- Digital Image Studio wrote: > On 28/05/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> The battery is fine - I put a new one in to check the meter. I suspect >> it either needs zeroing, or the SPD thing has expired in some way. > > The SPD is about the last component I'd suspect in this case, it's a > virtual no-load component and should last a very long time. > >> Is 6 years a reasonable lifetime for one of these? Does anyone know >> how to zero one? > > The meter as a whole should be good for far longer than six years > unless it's been subjected to extreme heat or condensation. > >> It's a very handy little meter, so I don't want to just throw it away >> unless I have no choice. > > Repair/calibration maybe inexpensive, it may simply be a common fault > with these units. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
