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Re: R: [OM] OM101 (OM88) help

Subject: Re: R: [OM] OM101 (OM88) help
From: John Hermanson <omtech@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 10:25:10 -0500
There is NO WAY you can show all exposure info in the viewfinder of an
88/101.  The ONLY electronics there shows if you what mode you are in:
program or manual.  
You would have to build a completely new circuit to display shutter
speeds and f stop info (and I DOUBT the guy in Italy does that).

John

Marco Tomat wrote:
> 
> >I am a rookie on this list. I have just got to know it exists today. I have
> >used an OM101 (known as OM88) for 10 years. I search the list archives to
> >find some tips using a Zuiko Lens and having the control of exposure
> >available in the viewfinder. Plug-in such a lens switchs it off and the
> >camera works in aperture priority mode.
> >
> >Does anyone know how to enable the light measuring? At least prior to the
> >exposure.  Is there any known modification?
> 
> This would be useful in manual mode only. There's a guy in Italy who claims
> it can teach how to modify this camera in order to get all exposure infos
> even with Zuikos. Dunno how it is possible, but I think it may be true, as
> it happens wit PF lenses. The bad news is he wants money for telling how.
> >
> >Where should i be able to find the electronic circuit scheme?
> 
> Ask JH. I think it should be a "hardware" modification, though.
> 
> Marco
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