It can't be used like a meter in other cameras that average the light.

Last four pictures are samples taken with this camera and color negative film for reference.About CDS meters in Autocords: The meter in this camera is equivalent to a 15 degrees spot meter.

The camera has been tested and it works as it should. The leatherette is intact and the lenses are very clean, without signs of fungus, scratches or haze, and only minor particles of dust can be seen trough the light. It shows low wear for a camera of this age and it doesn't have cracks, bends, dings or dents. All knobs and lever works and are smooth, including focus lever. All features works, from accurate shutter speeds and aperture, to light meter. This model features a CDS meter and option for 120 or 220 film.The camera is fully functional. It features the iconic 4-element, Tesar like, Rokkor lenses, 75mm f/3.2 viewer and 75mm f/3.5 taken lenses and the also famous and very reliable Citizen-MVL shutter with speeds 1s to 1/500s plus bulb. This is the last model made by Minolta of its line of TLR cameras and it includes all features and state-of-the-art technology of that time. Minolta Autocord CDS III TLR medium format camera for 120 and 220Included in this listing:- Autocord CDS III camera serial# 455713 - Original Minolta leather case - Original Minolta Autocord lens capThis is an used, made in Japan, Autocord CDS III from around 1966.

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