Minolta Auto Meter III

The Minolta Auto Meter III is a classic handheld exposure meter from 1980, designed to give you a more considered way of working out exposure when shooting film.

It uses a sensitive silicon photocell to measure ambient light, with the standard spherical diffuser designed for incident metering. An optional reflected-light attachment can also be fitted if you want to take readings from specific areas of a scene.

What makes the Auto Meter III particularly interesting is its digital and analogue-style LCD display. It can show exposure information while also giving you a visual indication of how the light is changing. There is also memory for two readings, which makes it useful for comparing different parts of a scene and working out exposure or lighting ratios.

It is a compact piece of classic Minolta equipment and a nice option for photographers who prefer working with a dedicated handheld meter rather than relying entirely on the camera.

This is a vintage item, so please use the supplied photographs to assess its condition and check what is included before purchasing.

Best for: Film photographers, students, studio work, landscape photography and anyone who enjoys working with a dedicated handheld exposure meter.

What to expect: A vintage Minolta exposure meter with incident ambient-light metering, a digital/analogue LCD display and memory for two readings. Reflected-light metering requires the appropriate optional attachment. The condition and operation of this individual unit have not been confirmed.