Kodalux L light meter problem

<p>I recently bought a Kodalux L light meter for my Retina IIa, but what i didnt notice is that it is missing the plastic honeycombs in front. It still gives readings, but I do not know how accurate they will be. Is this an important part of the meter? Will it still give accurate readings without it?<br>

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This is what the Kodalux L with the plastic covering<br>

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This is the one i bought. I am PREEEETTTY clueless about vintage lightmeters, and would really appreciate the help.</p>

<p>The plastic honeycomb is an incident light attachment used to take meter readings at the subject position pointing at the camera. You do not need this for reflected light readings at the camera position pointing at the subject but it is likely that, because of age, the meter may not be too accurate (if it works at all, which I think you are saying it does). You may be lucky and have an example which has been stored with the cell covered up, which makes it last much longer. Test it against another meter or see if its readings conform to the sunny 16 rule (exposure in bright noon sun is reciprocal of ISO film speed at f16, e.g. 1/125 at f16 with ISO 125 film)</p>

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Instructions for Kodalux Exposure meters

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