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I seem to gaining a collection of batteryless Exposure Light-meters. Sekonics appear to hold their sensitivity much better than Weston models.

Here it is:

Notice that there is no scale on the meter, unlike foot-candles on other models. You turn the circular scale until the cursor thingy in the meter window lines up with the needle. So ... what is the foot-candles for a given circular scale position??

From the image above for example, it is recommending f/2.8 at 1/60 sec at ISO 100 - equivalent to about 83 foot‑candles, says you-know-who ...

Not yet. My reference device is a new BTMETER model BT-5000A, accuracy +/- 4% of reading in my range of interest 0-929 fc (0-10000 lux).

I don't have any battery-powered exposure meters. Sold my Gossen StarLite (?) long ago.

Ho ho ho !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sekonic still makes the battery-less L-398A model which, unlike all previous battery-less models, has an amorphous silicon light sensor and which will last a lot longer than me. Normally around $250 online - but today I spotted one for $90 being sold with an older model manual and accessories. Just had to order it.

I still have and use a Weston Master III with my older meterless cameras.

The III has always been my favorite. When the first one I had was stolen I got this one to replace it. Not as nice and it didn't have the case like my other one did. I also have a Master V, but it isn't working. Unfortunately, a few years ago when I went to try to get it repaired, I found out that Quality Light-Metric was no longer in existence, so it's more of a museum piece now. Time passes.

Hi,

Yep, the newer silicon ones will be better for longer than the older selenium ones, for sure.

Stan

Amateur Photographer
Professional Electronics Development Engineer

Grrrr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you can find a Master 6 (not VI - the Master 6 was made by Sekonic but labeled "Weston") it might still be good, as is mine.