I had George do two Weston V meters years ago and they are running fine, except, in really dim light, when I turn to either the Luna Pro F (American) version, or the Pentax V spotmeter, depending on the scene.
I also have two Weston IV meters I would like George to do one day, but he is likely going to be retired before I can do so.
The general impression of the life of new selenium replacement cells, is something like 20 years or so of life, with humidity being the real killer of these cells.
It is also that some of these meters using that tech, will 'revive' after a few days in direct sunlight, do no quote me, because the sunlight stimulates a process in which certain oxides to reverse damage or be removed from the cells, completely. Cells that respond to light can be generally expected to live on for several more years, and I routinely place my Weston's in a window for a week or so.
Getting someone else to confirm what I just laid out is suggested and remember, Weston was no the only meter maker who could make good selenium meters, so look around and then see if new cells are available.
IMO.
I also have two Weston IV meters I would like George to do one day, but he is likely going to be retired before I can do so.
The general impression of the life of new selenium replacement cells, is something like 20 years or so of life, with humidity being the real killer of these cells.
It is also that some of these meters using that tech, will 'revive' after a few days in direct sunlight, do no quote me, because the sunlight stimulates a process in which certain oxides to reverse damage or be removed from the cells, completely. Cells that respond to light can be generally expected to live on for several more years, and I routinely place my Weston's in a window for a week or so.
Getting someone else to confirm what I just laid out is suggested and remember, Weston was no the only meter maker who could make good selenium meters, so look around and then see if new cells are available.
IMO.