How to disassemble a Bolex exposure meter (for H Reflex)?

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How to disassemble a Bolex exposure meter (for H Reflex)?

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I just bought a Bolex light meter (for H Reflex).

It works well but there is "something" inside that moves and makes noise.

How can we disassemble this exposure meter?

I removed all visible screws, but the two black plastic shell will not separate.

Do you have an idea of ​​how to disassemble the meter?

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I'm not sure how to disassemble that meter but be careful, there can be very delicate parts in them. This web site has a lot of information on exposure meters and he does talk about repairing some of them:

http://www.jollinger.com/photo/meters/index.html
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Re: How to disassemble a Bolex exposure meter (for H Reflex)

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Hello there,

I had one of these calibrated; and I believe you have to remove the label that runs along the top on the battery side of the meter. There are screws under there I believe. Good luck!
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I will try to take off this metal label.
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Re: How to disassemble a Bolex exposure meter (for H Reflex)

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Hey. Just got a bolex exp. meter and the red aperture ring rotates out of position. Wondering if you ever got yours open and how. I would appreciate any info.

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Re: How to disassemble a Bolex exposure meter (for H Reflex)

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You must remove the center screw with a spanner and taking care before locating the positions of the dials.

Under the dials are two screws that allows separating the two hulls of the exposure meter.

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