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T\ O YOU experience a thrill of satisfaction every time'y.ou project
LJ you, movie films? Are you.r pictures crystal clear . . i'are color
'"results true to life? If not, you are wasting money money which
'.would be well invested in ihe Master Cin5 Exposure Meter. For wiih
a Master Cin6 every frame wiII be perfectly exposed . . every color
sequence will match the beauty and brilliance of the original scene"
The new Master Cin6 is designed especially for movie camera users,
You simply take a brightness reading and the exposure guide tells ,
you the correct f stop to use. That's all there is to it . . . no calculations,
no confusion. Read the complete description of the WtsroN Master in
this booklet. The Cin6 model is essentially the same, with the exception
of the exposure guide which is pre-set for greater convenience iir
the field.
Exposure oI color fiirn must be critically exac
remarkable sensitivity of the Cin6 Master, plus il
angle, are features which assure superior colo
photographic conditions. Your investment in a lv
itself in the film you'll save.
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Wrsrou Master,Model 715. .
Wrsrou Master Cine, Model T2O
Soft Leather Case for Model 715 or 72O . . . .
Lined, Sole Leather Case for Model 7I5 or 7:
Wrstox Junior,Model 850. .
SoIe Leather Case for Model 850 . . f .OO r
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Newark, New fersey, U. S" A.
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plicity itself. AII you do is point this pbcket-size meter at
the scene or subject you wish to photograph. The meter
accurately measures the light reflected from each scene,
and instantly determines the correct f stops and shutter
speeds to use. It doesn't matter whether you are taking
pictures indoors or out; in deep shaded woods, or on a
bright, sunny beach. You simply set your lens and
shutter according to the meter reading and take your
picture in the ordinory manner.
Your pictures, however, will not be of the ordinary
variety; for each shot will have been correctly exposed,
based on scientific liqht measurement. There wiII be no
over or under exposed negatives no spoilage of
. . . the meter points the way to
correctly exposed picturest every time!
INK of the greater pleasure and satisfaction you
ould get from photography if every picture you
was correctly exposed-os brilliont ond as rich
in detoil os the picture on the cover.
Practically every picture failure is caused by incorrect
exposure of the film. You can eliminate these failures . . .
you can get perfectly exposed stil or movie pictures, in
black-and-white or color, every time you use your
camera. And best of all, you can do it very easily. AII you
need is a WgSToN Exposure Meter.
The operation of the Wusrou Exposure Meter is sim-
expensive movie film. There will be no disappointments
when you have your vacation or travel pictures devel-
oped. Instead, evety picture will be the kind you've
always hoped to get.
All leading photographic dealers carry WnStOH
Exposure Meters in stock. Ask your dealer to give you a
demonstration. There wiII be no obligation and you'll see
how simple they are to use. And you'Il learn how eosy
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TIIE MASTER'S VIEWING ANGLE MEASURES
ONLY THE LIGHT THE CAMERA SEES
In order to give accurate exposure data an exposure meter should
have a cone-shaped viewing angle similar to the viewing angie of the
camera. In addition to being cone-shaped, the angle of liqht acceptance
ecting an exposure meter, consider first the type should be narrow so that only the light reflected from the principal
eter which best suits your need. If you,4o movie objects being photographed will be "seen" by the photo cell. If ihe
xclusively, the Wrstor Cine model, desiribed on meter were not restricted as to its "seeing abilityt', brightness readings
ck cover, is the ideal instrunnent; although all would only serve as rough indications rather than accurate measurements.
Wnstou models can be used with cine cameras. If you
require a simplified, more moderately priced model, the
Wnstolt Junior described on page IO offers the utmost
in convenience and economy.
But if photography is a hobby, and you require a meter
that will meet aII crtical exposure demands, such as
extreme hiqh sensitivity, high brightness rangle, selective
viewing angle, extreme readability, etc., you need the
Wrsrou Master-the ultimate in exposure meters.
Separate, Autornatic,*Iligh-Light, Low- Light "Scales
. . . Available ONLY in the WESTON Master.
Note in the illustraiion that the important part of the scene, the girl,
is the only part that is included in the brightness measurement. The
narrow acceptance angle of the Master eliminates the inlluence of the
bright sky and foreground areas which otherwise would inflate the
brightness reading and underexposure would result. Exposure of
color film must be criiically exact for best results. With the Master you
can take direct reflected brightness measurements from even the
No. I No. 2 darkest colors. By so doing you can "shoot color" with greater fidelity
Low Light Scale Hiqh Liqht Scale than ever before.
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THE MASTER'S READABTE HIGII SENSITIVITY HIGH BRIGHTNESS RANGE TOR AI.L-
IS IDEAL fOR INDOOR WORK OUTDOOR SHOTS
High sensitivity for all indoor work, plus extremely hiqh brightness In the Master, Wrsrox has achieved a new order of readable sensi-
range for all outdoor work, makes the Master the ideal exposure meter
tivity for accurate exposure measurement indoors or elsewhere under for use under any and all photographic light conditions.
adverse light conditions. For example, the picture at the lower left was
Note that the "high light" scale (page 4) has a top reading of 16O0
made by a Master reading. In this picture, the readinq taken close to candles per square foot. With this extremely high reading, the most
the face was five candles per square foot. The Master, however, will brilliant, sunlit scenes are well within the Master's brightness range.
give accurate readings in light as low as 17l0th of a candle per square
foot. In other words, it has over fi{ty times the sensitivity required for
these indoor shots. Best of all is the fact that these extremely low light
measurements can be made with certainty; because the wide spacing {tand lack of congested numbers on the Master's scale makes accurate
reading easy.
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Wrsrou Exposure Meters measure the light reflected from the ob'
ject or scene being photographed. The light shining on a scene has nc f,ilconstant relation to the light reflected from the scene. The color and
light reflecting qualities of an object are very important factors, whether In building the Master, the internal design has not been stinted in
you are using black-and-white or color film. It is therefore logical that order to achieve the smallest possible size. Instead, the Master was
reflected brightness readings be taken at all times. built with but one thought in mind-to provide consistently accurate
exposure measurements over the longest period of time. It is never necessary to point the meter at the source of light in order
to obtain readable indications. The remarkable responsiveness of the That's why, if you were to examine the "inner works" of the Master,
WusroN Master permits reflected brightness readings. YourWrstotl you'd lind every part big enough so that it can be made precr'se, and
measures the light reflected to the film, not the liqht on the scene, made lo stay precise. It's a meter that will stand up in active service.
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EQUIPPED f,OR PRESENT AND fUTURE TILMS WESTON FILM RATING SERVIGE
A LOOK "INSIDE'' THE MASTER
When purchasing an exposure meter, you naturally will examine
and compare all visible {eatures to make sure that it furnishes those
most desirable for your use.
Remember, however, that such an examination cannot tell you
whether those features will prove practical or usable in service . . . it
cannot give any indication as to the accuracy and dependability ol THE WESTONPHOTOELEGTRIGGELL
the meter.
- Of equal importance is the photoelectrie cell, which converts light
For these qualities depend entirely on what's inside the meter . lt into electrical energy to be measured by the instrument.
plus the experience and reputation of the meter manufacturer. In the Wnsrow Exposure Meter, you-accuracyqet a genuine Wustor.r-made
photoele_ctric cell, renowned for its lnd stability. It is the
same cell that is used _extensively by- science and industry wherever
THE WESTON INSTRUMENT MOVEMENT light must be accurately measured.
As a further safeguard, WuStoN places the photoelectric ceII in a
The instrument movement used in an exposure meter must be hermetically sealed housing which fteeps injurious moisture out and
sensitive enough to measure, and measure accurately, extremely q.ives additional protection to the cell. You-don't need to "baby" a
minute quantities of electrical current. The movement used in a WssroN Master, even under adverse weather conditions.
Wnsrou requires b:ut ll2OO,O00 of the energy used to operate an
average electric clock. It measures in terms of microamperes . a
microampere being but one-millionth part of one ampere.
Obviously, to build an instrument capable of accurately measuring
such minute energy, yet rugged enough to give dependable service
year-in and year-out, requires not only the highest degree of engineer-
ing skill but also years of manufacturing experience.
In Wusrou Exposure Meters you get a time-tested instrument move-
ment; the product of the world's oldest and largest electrical instrument
manufacturer. WEsroN instruments, because of their proved per-
formance, have long been standard the world over . . . that's why
Wrsrox Exposure Meters are first in the minds of photographers.
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THE WESTON b. . /t44fn
hoice of an exposure meter depends upon your
aI requirements. If you wish to obtain the most Light readings are taken by pointing the back of the
the most versatile meter available, choose the meter at the scene, as shown on the opposite page. AIter
Wustou Master. If you take movies exclusivbly we measuring the light you simply turn the knurled knob at
recommend the WgsroN Cine described on the last page. the top to obtain the correct lens and shutter settings for
However, thousands of camera users have found the the camera. Your photographic dealer can explain this
moderately priced Wnsrou Junior ideal for their exposure simple operation in less than a minute. That's why we
needs. Model850 is the easiest to use, the most simplified say that it's exceptionally easy to use the WUSTONlunior.
exposure meter available. It is a true Wustott Exposure
Meter . . . uses the same photoelectric ceII, and has a The WrsToN Junior very definitely fills the needs o{
standard instrument movement. those who cannot afford, or do not require, the added
refinements of the Wnsrow Master. It is a universal This exposure meter was designed specifically to
produce a meter of Weston quality, with the utmost in exposure meter can be used with still or movie
simplicity, and with a minimum of cost. The Model 85O cameras, with black and white or color film. Despite its
is so simple to operate that it fully meets the requirements simplicity . . . despite its moderate price . . . Model 850
of even the occasional picture-taker and yet supplies is worthy of the name which is instantly recognized
accurate and reliable exposure information. by thousands of satisfied owners. That name is Wnsrou.
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