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Re: [OM] Om metering question

Subject: Re: [OM] Om metering question
From: "Mark Hammons" <astair@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 1998 20:05:29 -0500
>I was aware of the meter errors from light entering the finder, but is
>there any risk of light reaching the film, or causing flare through the
>finder during exposure? I recently shot did some outdoor macro
>work with my 4T where the sun was hitting the finder on a few
>shots (using timer on tripod). When I noticed, I quickly took
>another shot while shading the finder, but I'm now curious whether
>there is a risk on any OM bodies...

It does not seem possible to me as the mirror will be locked up next to the 
focusing
screen and
i BELIEVE that it is (or should be) a light-tight seal.  The metering Before 
exposure,
however, may be off due to light coming in through the viewfinder.


Mark Hammons






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