I'm interested in knowing whether the old selenium meters (such as are found on Rollei TLRs, Canon 7 rangefinders or Weston Master hand held meters) deteriorate? Mine, on the cameras mentioned, seem to work very well within their limitations but I read recently that prolonged exposure to light (as with my Rollei on display) will cause the meter to "fade" and gradually lose function.
I don't know why this could be but if there are any physicists out there - what say you?
Bill