Hi John,
Yes, they can be easily repaired. I had the cell replaced on mine at a local
camera repair shop for £30.00. The meter cost me only £15.00 with invercone
but not working so I still think I had a good deal. If the coil has gone
then it can be very expensive.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Hudson" <xyyc@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 22 May 2001 15:59
Subject: Re: [OM] (OT) Weston Master V
> Steve Gullick wrote:
> >
> > Hi Chris.
> >
> > I own and use one of these - I also have a Sekonic and a Gossen, but the
> > Weston is my favourite by miles. It is supremely accurate and, when you
get
> > to know it, very easy to use.
>
> I inherited my father's Weston 5 and invercone. Unfortunately the
> selenium photo-voltaic cell has worn out. Can anyone advise me if the
> cell can be replaced and if so by whom and at what cost.
>
> John Hudson
> Vancouver, BC
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