{"product_id":"vintage-sekonic-l-6-analog-photography-light-meter-made-in-japan-original-leather-case","title":"Vintage Sekonic L-6 Analog Photography Light Meter – Made in Japan – Original Leather Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice piece of vintage photography equipment from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSekonic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the best-known names in photographic light meters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSekonic L-6 analog exposure meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, made in Japan and housed in its original fitted brown leather carrying case. The meter uses a classic circular exposure calculator with settings for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASA\/DIN film speed, shutter speed and aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, along with a needle display across the top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe L-6 is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eselenium-cell light meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning it does not require a battery. Similar L-6 meters are still collected and used by film-photography enthusiasts, although accuracy on older selenium meters can vary with age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSekonic Electric Co. Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eL-6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage analog photographic exposure \/ light meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokyo, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelenium-cell powered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo battery required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASA and DIN film-speed settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCircular shutter speed \/ aperture calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedle-style light reading display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen \/ Closed meter settings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero-adjust control on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSerial number appears to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e331154\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal fitted brown leather Sekonic case included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat accessory for a vintage camera collection, photography display or film-photography setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with noticeable age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meter itself appears complete and retains its dial, needle display and controls. The metal and dial surfaces show normal scuffs, scratches and age-related wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original leather Sekonic case is included but has substantial cosmetic wear, including rubbing, finish loss, edge wear and general aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meter has not been tested for accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so I would sell it as a vintage collectible rather than guarantee it for photographic use. Selenium light meters can still respond to light after many decades but may no longer provide perfectly accurate readings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Cash accepted for local pickup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is available throughout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanada and the United States at the buyer’s expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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U.S. shipped orders are subject to any applicable duties, taxes or tariffs at the buyer’s expense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterac e-Transfer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accepted for shipped orders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50536487813206,"sku":"JM 747","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260926_140752.jpg?v=1790465567","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/vintage-sekonic-l-6-analog-photography-light-meter-made-in-japan-original-leather-case","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}