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Re: [OM] Q: OM-2S

Subject: Re: [OM] Q: OM-2S
From: "Terry and Tracey" <foxcroft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 16:32:14 +1000
>1) Aside from advancing the film, does the film advance level turn anything
>on or off?  Unlike my OM-1, the level sort of "clicks" home.  So I
wondered.


No

>2) How does one activate the spot meter function?


Go to manual. Spot metering is available in manual only

>3) How does one use the timer?


Lift the little lever at the top and turn. I think. Never used it on mine.

>4) Is the "red 1/60" a mechanical or manual shutter speed? It inactivates
>the meter. How long will the meter run before "going to sleep" if one does
>not lock?


Fully manual. Doesn't need batteries. Don't know about sleep mode

>5) My camera came with a 3v Duracell DL1/3N -- a lithium battery -- instead
>of 2 SR44's. I robbed another camera and got the proper batteries in.
>However, before doing so, I had a couple of instances in which while
testing
>the meter and shutter the mirror would lock up and the shutter stick (as
>though the batteries had run out). The FAQ (for which kudos and
appreciation
>to Mr. Hawkins!) notes that while the lithium powers the camera, voltage
>drops cause unsatisfactory results. Is my mirror/shutter lockup a probable
>result of one of these voltage drops?


Sounds good

>6) What is the port or possibly terminal by the lock function?  (I'm not
>referring to the lock button itself but to the 1/4" cap on what looks like
>an old-fashioned flash sync.)


An old-fashioned flash sync

>7) On the front of the camera, on the side with the ASA dial, there is a
>button about where the mirror lockup on an OM-1 would be. What is it?


Viewfinder light. Chews batteries

>8) On the front on the other side, under the rewind crank, there is a
>five-prong terminal. What's that for?


Dedicated TTL flash

>9) When one uses the battery check, hears the sound, and sees the light, I
>assume that's good.  What are the indicators when you need a battery
change?
>How often do they recommend checking the battery?


It beeps. Then dies.

>10) I assume flash sync with 1/60 and below. Correct?  I don't have the
>proper module yet for my Vivitar 4600 flash, so no TTL yet. In the
meantime,
>can I just use manual setting, 1/60, and appropriate f-stop for flash?  Can
>I also use auto setting with appropriate aperture?


Use 1/60 and manual or normal auto flash.


Foxy


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