underbyte
Established
I just got a GT from the auction site cheap. Of course, it didn't work either and had goo for seals. After a microsurgery replacement of the "pad of death" and new seals, the camera WORKS and is beautiful. It is so gratifying to tear a camera apart and have it work when put back together. That does not always happen around my house 
. However, compared to my GS and a handheld light meter against a grey card, the GT meter seems to be 1 2/3 stops off. To meter correctly at ISO 100, I have to set the camera at ISO 32.
This is somewhat cool because I could shoot fast film, but, if I want to use a red filter with ISO 100 film, I can't dial the meter down far enough to compensate. I have done a quick search of the forum and google, but I have not found any tips to adjust the meter. I checked two different batteries and got the same result so I don't think it is a power issue.
Would the pad thickness make a difference or does the presence of the pad solve the electrical issues? I can't wait to shoot a test roll on this one, the glass is almost perfect Why does it have to be so dark at night?
. However, compared to my GS and a handheld light meter against a grey card, the GT meter seems to be 1 2/3 stops off. To meter correctly at ISO 100, I have to set the camera at ISO 32. This is somewhat cool because I could shoot fast film, but, if I want to use a red filter with ISO 100 film, I can't dial the meter down far enough to compensate. I have done a quick search of the forum and google, but I have not found any tips to adjust the meter. I checked two different batteries and got the same result so I don't think it is a power issue.
Would the pad thickness make a difference or does the presence of the pad solve the electrical issues? I can't wait to shoot a test roll on this one, the glass is almost perfect
Why does it have to be so dark at night?Xmas
Veteran
Push the 100 ASA one stop, try camera if it is ok hont fix.
Noel
Noel