Weston euro master

[boger]

I was given an Western Euro Master light meter at the weekend but unfortunately it does not work. Can these be fixed and if so how. They have that selenium is it called instead of a battery so could that be replaced. Thanks Roger

 

[bornagain]

There are lots of options on google, such as
http://ian-partridge.com/westonrepair.html

I Have a Master V and thinking of getting it looked at for when I want to use manual and have the use of the invercone to get more accurate exposures.

Phil

 

[boger]

Thanks for the info but his price of £79 seems a bit steep, that would go a long way to buying a really good modern meter. Will look on google a bit more and check it out fully. Thanks so much for your time Regards Roger

 

[Garry Edwards]

From memory, even when these things were made (Sangamo Weston factory in Enfield) they used to sling them in the bin if they went wrong, they just weren't worth repairing. For £79, you should be able to fill your pockets with second hand ones...

 

[HoppyUK]

Thanks for the info but his price of £79 seems a bit steep, that would go a long way to buying a really good modern meter. Will look on google a bit more and check it out fully. Thanks so much for your time Regards Roger

£79 for a Weston Master! Gotta be joking

They weren't very good when they were new (selenium is pretty hopless in low light). Nicely made, but Sekonic or Gossen from the same era were much better.

You can get a new Sekonic 308 for a bit over £100 these days. Excellent meter, and does flash too.