Asahi Pentax Spotmeter

{"overview":"The Asahi Pentax Spotmeter is a handheld exposure meter designed to read reflected light from a narrow angle, allowing precise measurement of small areas within a scene. It was produced by Asahi Optical Co. With just one data point in the saleroom, today's market value sits around the high-double-digit range, and what the meter sells for in practice will hinge heavily on whether the cell still reads accurately and the case and strap are present.","buying_guide":"Check that the light cell still responds promptly and tracks accurately against a known meter, since older photocells can fade with age and use. Confirm the battery compartment is free of corrosion, the needle moves smoothly without sticking, and the optical viewing window used to aim the spot is clear of haze, fungus or internal dust.

Generated summary, 4 May 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.