Vintage BEWI Automat Light Meter 1950s with retro photo case

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Description

This vintage BEWI Automat light meter is a photographic exposure measurement accessory typical of the 1950s. The visible side features a white case with rounded contours and a graphic red and gold front. The top displays three adjustment windows (ASA, DIN, WB) and a large black-on-white graduated scale, allowing direct reading of the exposure. The central dial bears the inscription "SERIE BEWI AUTOMAT," underlined with golden lines and elegant typography, characteristic of post-war photo-mechanical design.

A small burgundy side adjustment button is visible on the right of the case. At the base, a golden chain is attached to a rectangular plate, which seems intended for identification or marking. The set comes with its matching rigid case, in shiny burgundy, adorned with the "BEWI" logo in gold letters on the top. The case has a zipped closure on the right side, consistent with photo accessories from the 1950s-1960s.

The light meter has a glossy, lacquered finish, while the case shows some superficial signs of wear typical of prior use. No technical details are visible on the back or inside the object, as per the provided view.

This BEWI Automat light meter is a vintage photo accessory, also called an "exposimeter" or "light meter," prized for its retro design and readability. It is intended for anyone wishing to complete a film equipment setup or showcase an antique photography display.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The case shows signs of use and small scratches. The light meter has an period patina and normal signs of wear, with no visible chips on the front.

Did you know? The BEWI Automat light meter was manufactured in West Germany in the 1950s. It was very successful among amateur and professional photographers, thanks to its automatic light measurement system and robustness. BEWI accessories were renowned for their precision and reliability in film photography.

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