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Londonderry, NH USA

I have a Weston Model 627, the Newark NJ version ... it seems to be in good condition with minor scratches and the screws are untouched showing no one has tried to tamper with it, or open it up.
It doesn\'t seem to give much a reading, the needle will move slightly under bright light, meaning some of the photo cells work. I am wondering if it needs calibration and would like to find a manual. I\'d like to try and get in sowkring condition before I try and sell it..
Any help would be appreciated ..
BW

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Minnesota, USA

Thanks for the excellent, accurate information you present. Your website represents quite a bit of work on your part. I found it to be interesting and informative; very well worth a read and something that is a treasure for collectors like me. Again, thank you for sharing your knowledge in insights.

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Michigan\'s Upper Peninsula

I have an Weston \"Sight Meter,\" Model 703, \"copyright\" 1934, No. 13625. It\'s in lovely shape, but the photo-electric cell doesn\'t work. The meter works fine (when I put a battery to it). So, here\'s my question --does anyone know if a replacement cell is available? Or, barring that, does anyone know what rating a photocell should have to duplicate the function of the original? The \"Sight Meter\" dial is calibrated from zero (inadequate for critical seeing) to 100 (50 to 100 = severe visual work for long periods). I read somewhere that the calibration refers to \"candle power,\" but I don\'t know if that\'s really the case. Nothing on this meter mentions anything about \"candle-power.\" Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks.

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Malaga, Spain

I have a Master 2 which is in reasonable condition. I was recently given a Master V, in original box, complete with invercone and instructions. I was stunned to find it had never been taken from the box. Absolutely beautiful. You can still smell the leather when you lift the lid...

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Leicester, UK

I have aWeston euro-Master meter but no instruction manual. I do however have the manual for a Weston Model S74/715, if it would be useful to add to the website.

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Oregon, USA

I own a Master II 735 in the box with a mint manual. I'd be happy to scan the manual and share. The meter seems to work well, looks new.

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London UK

great site,
ive had a Weston S85 for about 5 years now.
It is in perfect condition, the leather case is perfect as is the meter.
I is quite hard for me to date it as I have heard this is rare, and also as
the condition is so good.
can you tell me more about the S85 Photometer

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Matt Chung
mattchungphoto.com

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Atascadero, CA, USA

Thank you so much for the site!

Wonderful website,congratulations.

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Ca.U.S.A.

Have had a Weston Master 2 CINE exposure meter model 736 No. 8219625, Weston Elec. Inst. Corp. Newark,N.J. U.S.A. , stored for 10 years and tried to use it for the first time. The meter needle would not move in bright sun light and would hang up when I would shake the meter.Thanks to Daniel R. Mitchell's Web site" Camera Collecting and Restoration" information , I was able to repair the meter by ; tightening a screw at the meter cell to the movement ( metal bridge) to get a good electrical circuit . And by bending the needle (It took 5X to get it right) so it hit it's stops but not the scale or cover glass. I used a small amount of new lube for the cell back door and scale changing moving points and the bottom release spring; (NOTE ! this spring and the case top guide pins can and will fall out. Clean all dirt /ect. from the case, screws, and meter movement with very light air / brushing cleaning before reassembly.) The screws in this meter are of the jewelers type with very small threads...,start them carefully - don't over torque. This meter is of the reflecting measuring type , using a log-progression of light values (the meter scale says "Relative Brightness" See "James's Light Meter Collection : Weston Master 2 Cine " on the Web. Good luck , P.C.

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Gloucestershire

Firstly, great site. Bought a misc box of goodies at auction and found a Weston Master II PAT. NO. 531996 - model no. S141/735 - no. 04874 distributed by sangamo weston ltd - Ilford ltd. Have checked out a few sites and think it is from USA. Would like some info if anyone has some and would really like to find out if it has any value, would like to sell to a collector if poss, rather than get ripped off on ebay. Thanks

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Maryland USA

bought a couple of boxes of stuff at an auction, and in it was a Weston lightmeter model 735. (1945) In perfect condition and a gorgeous leather case and strap........ anyone want it?

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San Diego Ca USA

cool site really helped me nail down when my meter was made

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Crowborough, UK

I have a non-working E703 Weston Lightometer made by Sangmo Weston of Enfield Serial 89166, complete with leather case (but no cell covers). Would anyone like it, or a photo of it? I am disposing of a few items for a lady who has just gone into a nursing home.

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San Antonio, TX

It looks like I have a 617 Type 2. The question I have is, why does does it seem the back plates are different in the different 617 type 2 i've seen online? Also, nowhere in mine has the model no. Thanks for your time!

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Madison, WI

I have a Weston Model 45 meter.

I am looking for information on a specific Weston magneto model 752a which is the companion to that meter.

If anyone has anything to tell me please contact me at info@paragonvideoandstereo.com.

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Birmingham, UK

I have a Weston Master III - cine version, Model No.S217.3
Sadly no case, box nor manual. Would you be interested in a photo?

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Oxford

I have a copy of the instruction book for the 1st model 715 do you need scans?

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London, England

Hi, I recently bought a second hand Master IV, which I am very keen to learn how to use. I have printed part 1 of the user guide, however the link to part 2 is broken. I'm very happy to make a donation, but would love the whole guide! Does anyone else have it and can send it to me, or can the link be repaired? Many thanks! Kath.

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Valparaiso Indiana

Any info on the XM1 meter?

Also link to the 853 meter seems dead. At least to my browser.

Going to use the Weston meters to meter for some IR work, will use IR filters, so can't meter through the camera. Some IR is extremely low EI, so have to use a hand held.

For getting meters, you can try KEH in the USA, well worth a look for lots of other used camera items. Though I bought their lot. No doubt they'll restock.