Euro-MASTER II
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...the
World's Most-Respected Exposure Meter |
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These are the main reasons for the continuing popularity with keen
photographers of the Euro-Master II - the latest in the line that started with
the original Weston Master I, nearly fifty years ago. |
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The classic design
concept of a selenium photocell, an easily-read scale, and a circular
calculator dial, is still as valid today as when it was first conceived. |
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The
response of the selenium cell is well matched to that of the film emulsion -
both panchromatic and colour; this avoids the errors, which can arise, for
example when using a cell lacking red sensitivity in evening light. As no
batteries are required, you will not be let down at the crucial moment, by
running out of power. Unlike many battery-powered meters, the Euro-MASTER II
is hardly affected by low temperatures; it has been proven by countless
mountaineering and skiing expeditions, even under arctic conditions. It was
for instance the natural choice for the recent expedition "in the
Footsteps of Scott" to the South Pole. The use
of the calculator dial leaves control where it belongs - in the hands of the
photographer. You can either simply choose one of the settings given or base
the exposure on the darkest object or on the brightest highlight in the
scene. Filter factors can quickly be allowed for. |
By just
clipping in the lnvercone, the Euro- MASTER II is converted to an
incident light meter, particularly useful in colour and reversal work. Once
the reading has been taken, using the "hold" button if preferred,
the procedure is exactly the same as for the reflected light method: set the
arrow on the dial and read off the exposure either in terms of exposure value
(EV), or time against aperture. The Euro-MASTER II covers a very wide range
of conditions with two scales, and the lnvercone can be used with both of
them. Such
sophisticated simplicity would be of little use, unless the Euro-MASTER II
couid take the usual knocks and bangs of a busy photographer - not to mention
the more serious hazards of the mountaineer or explorer. The well-balanced
movement is protected by a stainless steel cover, with a strong thermoplastic
resin base and the meter is provided with a neck lanyard, and an ever-ready
leather case; this combination allows the Euro-MASTER II to go on functioning
efficiently year in and year out. |
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The Euro-MASTER II - It is not just the best all-round meter for the
professional photographer, but an essential tool for all those who take their
photography seriously. |
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Sensitivity
with 100 ISO film |
Low Scale |
High Scale |
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Exposure Range 15 minutes -
1/4000 seconds. Aperture f0.5 - f45. Film Speed ISO3 - 12000 DIN 5 - 42 |
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Dimensions* |
Length |
Width |
Height |
Weight* |
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92 3.6 65 2.6 |
58 2.3 65 2.6 |
30 1.2 30 1.2 |
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*including case |
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