[Leica] Selenium problems Weston V meters

[Jim Hemenway]

Douglas:

I don't know of any Weston V repair enterprises in the old sod but on 
the other side of the planet, I've had both of my Western V meters 
selenium problem repaired at Quality Light Metric, in Hollywood California.

The problem is that the seals inside the meters begin to leak in air 
after many, many years,

My two were purchased by me in the 1960's and needed repair about ten 
years ago.  I use them quite a bit in my 11x14 work and 4x5 work.  I 
think that they'll last a long time after I terminate.

You might want to try them as they do good work.

I can't find a web site.

Best Regards,

Jim Hemenway
Massachusetts


QUALITY LIGHT METRIC CO. 7095 Hollywood Blvd. #550, Hollywood, CA 90028 
Phone: 323-467-2265

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On 2/18/17 5:28 PM, Douglas Barry wrote:
I have the Weston Master V and the Sekonic Studio Deluxe but both are 
selenium challenged and didn't give me the correct readings when I tried 
using them on a couple of occasions. I have a digital Sekonic which 
works fine but the other two are merely decorative. I did read about the 
possibility of using a solar cell taken from a calculator, but it could 
be just old wives' tales. If there are any old wives out there, let me 
know as I do like tilting at windmills....

Douglas