Use the 3Ti or better still the 1 (mirror lockup) on the telescope. Despite
everything, auto cameras are not the go for continual long time exposure. As
you said, the battery drain is huge.
Foxy
>John,
>I bought my OM4T brabd new from NY in 1990 (I think), so it is an origianl
>T. The OM3Ti that I purchased almost 3 years ago deosnt have this problem,
>yet again, it uses the battery much less. I will try the new #357 batteries
>tomorow and keep everyone posted of the result. The greatest annoying
>feature of the OM4T is when used with a telescope. Keeping the the shutter
>open seems to EAT the battery like if it was sushi. I mean the camera is
>hungry. I never go anywere without 10 spare batteries for my OM4T,so I hope
>this new battery will change things...
>
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