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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.