Hasselblad Meter Prism finder PME 51 User Manual

Lists and describes the physical parts and controls of the PM5 and PME51 viewfinders, including numbered items like viewfinder body, knobs, and displays.

Provides common operational details, optical characteristics, and basic handling for both viewfinder models.

Instructions for attaching the viewfinder to the camera and using corrective eyepieces for individual eyesight compensation.

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the viewfinder's optical and physical integrity, including protective cover usage.

Details on PME 51 integral metering, battery type, installation, checking, and EV display functionality.

Explains the necessary settings (aperture, ISO/ASA) and procedures for taking light readings with the PME 51.

Guidance on transferring EV readings, importance of eye position, and impact of lens/film changes.

Details on compensating for different focusing screens and applying exposure adjustments for filters, lenses, and masks.

Advice on metering for various lighting conditions like even illumination, high contrast, bright/dark backgrounds, backlit scenes, and sea/snow.

Explains automatic compensation for extension tubes in close-up photography and PME 51 use with the 205TCC camera.

Discusses factors affecting exposure deviations and the importance of testing equipment for best results.