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Re: [OM] OM2n metering system

Subject: Re: [OM] OM2n metering system
From: John Hudson <jahudson@xxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:40:53 -0800
Charles Monroe wrote:
> 
> My Weston Master II that I bought new in 1952 is almost dead as a doornail.
> The needle will move a little in bright sunlight.  Any way of resurrecting
> it?
> Chuck Monroe

This is a message from back on 13 August 2001


At 06:24 PM 8/13/01 -0700, John Hudson wrote:

>my father donated his WM 5 to me many years ago. It is in virtually
>pristine condition and includes the invercone and original leather case.
>The only problem is that the cell is dead and needs replacing. Can
>anyone advise me who might have the necessary replacement part[s].

Hi John,

Quality Light Metric in Los Angeles, CA (323 467-2265) has replacement 
cells and can make the repair.  I don't know if they'll sell the parts
only.

Later,
Johnny

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> "Warranties do not cover anything that will break."
> (Capt. Wil.)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger D. Key" <rdk@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 6:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM2n metering system
> 
> >
> > My Weston Master V that I bought new around 1970 (10GBP), is still
> accurate
> > as far as I can see, as is another that I bought a couple of months ago on
> > *Bay. I do not think CDS or SBC cells lose potency.
> >
> > Roger Key
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Has anyone experienced the meter in their OM2n seemingly wear out over
> > the passage of time such that the camera's meter readings are
> > consistently over exposing their photos? By "wearing out" I am referring
> > to what happens to a Western Master IV or V meter which does not have a
> > battery but where the meter's light cell loses its potency over time and
> > at the end of the day, actually after many years, is simply inoperative.
> >
> > John Hudson
> >
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